FC Bayern Munich, news and rumors

Julian Nagelsmann has no feared opponent with a view to the round of 16 of the Champions League. Andreas Beck reveals details about the game against TSG Hoffenheim in December 2008. All news and rumors about FC Bayern at a glance.

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FC Bayern, News: Nagelsmann has no feared opponent

With the perfect result of 18 points from six games, FC Bayern Munich made it to the round of 16 of the Champions League. After the 3-0 win against FC Barcelona, coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke about the possible opponents in the knockout round.

“If I were to name one, it would be psychologically the least intelligent thing I can do,” said Nagelsmann at the press conference after the game against the Catalans.

As usual, he continued: “Imagine the opponent is then drawn to you. Then the players say: ‘Look, the coach shits his pants in front of it.'” Nagelsmann wanted to prevent that. “I take care of the things that I can influence. The draw is not one of them,” he added.

The drawing will take place next Monday. Among other things, the German record champions could meet PSG, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid or Chelsea.

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.

FC Bayern, News: Müller criticizes Barca

Thomas Müller has assessed the current situation of FC Barcelona. “I didn’t see it coming in the group that they end up going down like that,” he said after the 3-0 win over the Catalans, who are hibernating in the Europa League.

“They are great individual players from a technical and tactical point of view. But they cannot keep up with the intensity that is currently prevalent in top-class football. We made use of that,” added Müller.

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FC Bayern, News: Nagelsmann praises Sane

Leroy Sane commented on his goal and his supposedly new defensive duties after the win against FC Barcelona. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the national player.

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Champions League: The table of Group E

rank	team	Games	S.	U	N	Diff.	Point
1	FC Bayern Munich	6th	6th	0	0	+19	18th
2	SL Benfica	6th	2	2	2	-2	8th
3	FC Barcelona	6th	2	1	3	-7	7th
4th	Dynamo Kiev	6th	0	1	5	-10	1

FC Bayern: Beck talks about 2008’s top game

Andreas Beck commented on the top game of the 2008/09 season with TSG Hoffenheim against FC Bayern. The climber from the Kraichgau had become autumn champion after a very strong first half of the season.

“That was the most explosive and most watched game in Hoffenheim’s history worldwide. And it was enormously charged emotionally,” said Beck in an interview with the kicker about the top game on the 16th matchday. At that time TSG had three points ahead of FCB.

The then coach Ralf Rangnick had given the team a lot of self-confidence. “We don’t want their jerseys, we want their scalp,” said Manchester United’s interim coach at the time. “That was exactly the direction in which we were heading, we want to hunt them down and annoy them, even in the Allianz Arena,” explained Beck.

Although it was the first season in the Bundesliga for most of the players, Bayern took Hoffenheim “very seriously,” said Beck. In the end, his team lost just 2-1 due to a goal from Luca Toni in stoppage time.

“Sure, at first. But we were also proud with a bit of a gap. Absolutely everyone looked at this duel, and we withstood the pressure and met the expectations of such a top game despite the defeat. Something like that is not a matter of course,” stated Beck.

FC Bayern: Neppe new technical director

Bayern Munich has given its previous chief scout Marco Neppe more responsibility and promoted him to technical director. In addition, the German record champion appointed Michael Gerlinger, previously Director Legal, Personnel and Institutional Relations, as “Vice President Sports Business and Competitions” of his AG.

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FC Bayern: The next games

meeting	competition	opponent
Saturday, December 11th, 3:30 p.m.	Bundesliga	FSV Mainz 05 (home)
Tuesday, December 14th, 6.30 p.m.	Bundesliga	VfB Stuttgart (Away)
Friday, December 17th, 8.30 p.m.	Bundesliga	VfL Wolfsburg (home)