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FC Bayern Munich – Müller with fireworks after the gala against Barca: “Are not the cupboards of the nation”

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December 8, 2021

FC Bayern Munich - Müller with fireworks after the gala against Barca: "Are not the cupboards of the nation"

Thomas Müller classified his own performance in a humorous DAZN interview after Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win on the final day of the Champions League group stage against FC Barcelona. He also praised Jamal Musiala and spoke about the current problems at Barca.

“It’s from Julian,” said Müller and laughed when he appeared at the microphone in a slightly oversized jacket – alluding to coach Julian Nagelsmann’s somewhat more extravagant clothing style. When asked about the icy temperatures and the snowfall in Munich, Müller replied: “If you move, you can do it.”

Müller scored his eighth goal against Barcelona with his goal to make it 1-0 in the meantime, and he didn’t score more often against any other opponent. “It’s kind of slipping against Barca,” he explained, recalling his goal: “I noticed that the ball was coming up. I can see that I couldn’t push it anymore. Then there was only one option: there Where he’s from, a bit of an arc lamp. I’ll take it with me. “

For Müller it was the 50th goal in the Champions League, which puts him in seventh place in the all-time top scorer list with Thierry Henry. Before Müller are Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema, Raul and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Could he have enumerated them all by heart? “I might even have known everyone. Although, I might have forgotten the Ruud,” he admitted.

Grades: One shines in an unusual role – maximum penalty for Barca talent

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FC Bayern closed their Champions League group with a win against FC Barcelona without losing points. Above all, the two wingers shone – and a substitute player in an unusual role. The grade and individual reviews.

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MANUAL NEWER: Apart from a relatively harmless Alba shot in the initial phase and a Coutinho conclusion shortly before the end, not checked. Grade: 3.5.

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BENJAMIN PAVARD: In the beginning I still had problems with the lively Dembele, but got a better grip on it as the game went on – and once made a strong rescue in the penalty area. Note 3.

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DAYOT UPAMECANO: Improved compared to the error-prone appearance in Dortmund. This time Upamecano made no individual blunder. Even had the capacity to help the referee with his technical problems. Note 3.

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NIKLAS SÜLE: Bring more physicality into Bayern’s game on his starting eleven comeback. Set positive accents in the building game. Grade: 2.5.

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ALPHONSO DAVIES: Very present performance on the left wing. Davies showed a lot of pull forward, for example in the run-up to Musialas 3-0. Fought many duels and won the clear majority. Grade: 2.

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CORENTIN TOLISSO: Took the position of the lower of the two sixes and always did well there. Strong game shifts alternated with too simple bad passes. Note 3.

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JAMAL MUSIALA: Shone in an unusual role as part of a double six. Musiala conquered balls like in the 3rd and found good solutions under distress. In the 32nd he forgave from a promising position, later he made it 3-0. Grade: 2.

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KINGSLEY COMAN: Had a tough time of the game, but showed excellent dribbling from the middle of the first half. His preparatory work for Musiala’s header chance in the 23rd, strong also his ball control before Sane’s long-range shot to make it 2-0. Grade: 2.

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THOMAS MÜLLER: Because the Allianz Arena was empty, it was easy to hear again – but less likely to be seen. For this purpose, Müller invented the “headball lob” type of closure. Grade: 2.5.

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LEROY SANE: He initiated the 1-0, the 2-0 he got himself with a fluttering distance shot. In the second half he missed two big chances relatively poorly. Again very committed in the game against the ball. Grade: 2.

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ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI: Followed up well in the 3rd and provoked a yellow for Busquets. Great dance against Pique before Müller’s 1-0. He came closest to his own goal in the 28th, when Ter Stegen just got his hand in between. Note 3.

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MARC ROCA: Came in the 60th for Tolisso and thus for his second competitive game of the season. Had no problems in the central midfield against his harmless compatriots. Grade: 3.5.

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OMAR RICHARDS: Substituted for Davies on the left for just under 20 minutes. He saw a yellow card for a rude foul against Araujo. No rating.

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BOUNA SARR: Came as right-winger for Coman, but hardly set any accents in an unfamiliar position. No rating.

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TANGUY NIANZOU: Was allowed to participate in the final phase instead of Süle. No rating.

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MALIK TILLMAN: He came on for Lewandowski and made his third competitive appearance of the season. No rating.

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MARC-ANDRE TER STEGEN: Started the evening with a bad pass (3rd), saved with his fingertips from Lewandowski (28th), duped von Müller with his head (34th), grabbed Sane’s flutter ball and looked old (43. ). Used day. Grade: 5.

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RONALD ARAUJO: Against the nimble Davies with a lack of speed – like before the 0: 3 (62nd). Saw yellow early on (16th), only caught Müller’s arc lamp behind the line (34th). Grade: 6.

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GERARD PIQUE: Before the 0: 1 against Lewandowski a bit stiff on the hips and too big a safety margin (34th). Otherwise overwhelmed against Bavaria’s offensive. Grade: 5.5.

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CLEMENT LENGLET: When Müller’s goal was too passive (34th), there was little in general to do against Bayern’s offensive power. Grade: 5.

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JORDI ALBA: Got to deal with Coman on his left side, but the veteran had to go out after almost half an hour because of a thigh injury. Grade: 4.

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FRENKIE DE JONG: Not really in the game, made too many simple mistakes. A little more committed after the break. Grade: 5.

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SERGIO BUSQUETS: Had to iron out Ter Stegen’s bad pass at the expense of a yellow card (3rd) and was hit on the head in the subsequent Sane free kick. Only gave a few impulses. Grade: 5.

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GAVI: The highly talented midfield youngster had no access to the game at all, tunneled by Sane (54th). Paid the hardship. Grade: 5.

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SERGINO DEST: At the beginning actively involved in the offensive pressing, but then dived and stayed in the dressing room for the break. Grade: 5.

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MEMPHIS DEPAY: Something was hanging in the air, was accidentally but painfully hit in the ankle by Upamecano (24th). After the break a little more active, but hapless. Grade: 4.5.

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OUSMANE DEMBELE: The ex-Dortmund initially caused a stir on the left wing, but often received little support from his colleagues. Got bogged down more often. Grade: 4.5.

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OSCAR MINGUEZA: Replaced the injured Alba after a good half an hour – and lost out on Müller’s goal (34th). Completely overwhelmed against Coman. Grade: 5.5.

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NICO GONZALEZ: Came into play for Dest in the second half. But he didn’t succeed much either. Grade: 4.5.

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PHILIPPE COUTINHO: Was allowed to do something for Dembele at the old place of work from the 73rd minute. No rating.

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RICI PUIG: Came in the 73rd minute for Frenkie de Jong. No rating.

Müller praises Musiala – Barca lack “intensity”

Leroy Sane scored the 2-0 for Bayern with a flutter ball from distance, which did not look good at Barca’s German national goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. “Of course he can hold him,” arranged Müller. “But it was a brutal bomb. The trajectory is brutal. Maybe the snow was a bit on the glove. The conditions were slippery today.”

The final point to make it 3-0 was set by the 18-year-old Jamal Musiala, who was in the starting line-up for the first time since mid-October and impressed in an unusual role on the double six. “The good thing about Jamal is that he never gives up. You can drive him and he accepts,” said Müller. “Neither of us are the cupboards of the nation. Long bones, poking in every now and then, looting a ball: He does that quite well in addition to this snake-like one. Jamal is a good boy with great skills. You can always bring him, that is at Bayern something with 18. “

Barca failed in the group stage due to the defeat and now have to go to the Europa League. The Champions League round of 16 reached the second-placed Benfica Lisbon instead. “I didn’t see it coming in the group that they end up going under like that,” said Müller of Barca’s disappointing performance. “They are great individual players from a technical and tactical point of view. But they cannot keep up with the intensity that currently prevails in top-class football. We made use of that.”