Bundesliga

“It’s not boring, it’s outstanding”

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1 year ago

April 23, 2022

FC Bayern secured their tenth German championship in a row with a 3-1 (2-0) win over archrival Borussia Dortmund. SPOX has compiled the most important reactions.

Julian Nagelsmann (coach) on …

… winning the German championship: “We deserved to become champions. If we hadn’t won today, it would have been a setback. The framework was right. That’s why, thank God, we did it today. We should have decided the game earlier. I’m still tender 34, it everything happened very quickly.”

… his first year at Bayern: “It wasn’t an easy year so I’m happy we ended it with the league title. The game in Gladbach was extremely tough. It was difficult to get rid of Villarreal. But we scored a lot of goals this season.”

… the contract negotiations between Neuer, Müller, Gnabry and Lewandowski: “I trust in Hasan and Olli. Lewandowski’s great importance is self-evident when you’ve seen his game. The truth lies in the coal. My wish would also be to extend with all four.”

Robert Lewandowski on…

… winning the German championship: “A very nice moment. As always against Dortmund. It’s the tenth time for me and always something special. We always want to win and always be German champions. We’ve often read that we’re beatable, but we’ve always come back. German champions it’s not that easy to become either. In the coming years you will see what a great success that is.”

… a possible contract extension: “Probably something’s going to happen. I’ve heard a lot from the media. I haven’t heard anything privately yet. A meeting is coming soon, but nothing special has happened so far.”

… his appreciation in the club: “You have to ask the club if they want to do everything to keep me.”

Grades: BVB debutant experiences horror evening – ovations for Bayern star

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FC Bayern Munich secured their tenth German championship title in a row with a 3-1 win over BVB. A Munich attacker excelled, two Dortmund got the grade 5.5. The notes for the game.

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FC BAYERN MUNICH – MANUEL NEUER: Almost unemployed – but always there when he was needed. Defended the few deep balls on Haaland as confidently as usual. Grade 2.5

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BENJAMIN PAVARD: Spent a quiet evening on the defensive at first, so he kept pushing behind Gnabry. But then Bellingham danced badly (60th) – for his foul after that there should have been a penalty. Grade 3.5

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DAYOT UPAMECANO: Had trouble against Haaland, but at least slowed down the Norwegian in his actions. Was lucky that his messed-up header went unpunished (27′). Grade 3.5

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LUCAS HERNANDEZ: Closed the shop behind and cleared Reus (56th) with a monster slide that was as spectacular as it was fair. Note 3

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ALPHONSO DAVIES: Incredibly busy going forward. Attracted the most sprints by far. His dynamism would have been good for Bayern in the weeks before… Grade 3.5

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JOSHUA KIMMICH: Aggressive in counter-pressing and precise in passing. Actually a good performance by the six – if it hadn’t been for the penalty to Marco Reus. Grade 3.5

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LEON GORETZKA: To the rear, to the front – and back again! Completed the most kilometers next to Kimmich, threw himself into most duels. Clever header template to 1:0. Grade 2.5

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SERGE GNABRY: Cannot be held by the BVB defense. Played like crazy in the fight for a contract extension including a salary increase. Fantastic hit to make it 1-0, also involved in the 2-0 with strong counter-pressing. Out with a standing ovation. Grade 1.5

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THOMAS MÜLLER: Gnabry served as a pass and wall player. Showed a good eye for most of his passes, so he scored the most shots on goal. Note 3

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KINGSLEY COMAN: Lively as always, but without a decisive scene. Against a predominantly weak BVB it was enough without him. After 82 minutes it was over for him. Grade 3.5

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ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI: Set a new record again: scored in each of his eight BL home games against BVB. No other player in BL history has scored so many home games in a row against an opponent. Grade 2.5

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JAMAL MUSIALA: Was allowed in for Gnabry and finally gave the green light for the championship celebration with his goal in the 83rd minute. Grade 2.5

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LEROY SANE: Was late for an assessment.

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MARCEL SABITZER: Just in time to congratulate Jamal Musiala for the 3-1 goal. No rating.

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ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING: Came in the final minutes and was allowed to celebrate the title on the pitch. No rating

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NIKLAS SÜLE: Only came against his future club in the very final phase. No rating.

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BVB DORTMUND – MARWIN HITZ: Two very good saves in the second half, a bit unfortunate at 1:3, but actually powerless there too. It wasn’t his fault. Note 3

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MARIUS WOLF: His data were better than his game. Hardly got a foot on the ground on the right in the back four against Gnabry, a few of his numerous ball losses were truly catastrophic. grade 5

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MANUEL AKANJI: The most stable Dortmunder in the back four. Didn’t even think about having the penalty area secured when it was 0:1. grade 4

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DAN-AXEL ZAGADOU: Catastrophic ball loss in the build-up before Robert Lewandowski’s 0:2. Was blocked by Musiala in front of the 1:3. Grade 5.5

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RAPHAEL GUERREIRO: Was repeatedly overrun by Gnabry and Pavard on his left-back. Of course, Reinier did not support it either. Still: would be more valuable earlier in the game. Grade 4.5

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EMRE CAN: A very inconspicuous performance by the midfielder for a very long time. Less than 75% of his passes found the teammate. But: sovereign at the penalty to 1:2. grade 4

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JUDE BELLINGHAM: A little more active than Can, but without being able to give the BVB game any real impetus. grade 4

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JULIAN BRANDT: As so often: Nice pass before Haaland and Dortmund’s first chance in the game. Energetic start before the penalty. But then again and again with inexplicable paths into nothingness. Grade 4.5

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MARCO REUS: ‘It was a defensive challenge in the first half. Cleverly and with all his experience, got the penalty against Kimmich and got BVB back into the game. Grade 3.5

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REINIER: Surprisingly, I was in the starting XI for the first time this Bundesliga season and contributed almost nothing to the BVB game. A few ball contacts, zero return. Won’t play many Bundesliga games anymore. Grade 5.5

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ERLING HAALAND: A shot on goal in the first half. After the 1:1 he was a bit more energetic. Strong his running duel against Upamecano and his pass to Reus in the penalty area, which Hernandez had to prevent from 2: 2 with a monster tackle. grade 4

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JAMIE BYNOE-GITTENS: The 17-year-old came on for the disappointing Reinier. Came to 14 ball actions, quite a refreshing performance. Note 3

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YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO: Came for Wolf a few minutes before the end and couldn’t turn the game around either. No rating

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FELIX PASSLACK: Came for Haaland, will no longer be a striker. No rating

Manuel Neuer on…

… winning the German championship: “It’s crazy, of course. It was important that we finish well after being eliminated by Villarreal. Everyone wants it, that’s what makes our team so special. When you’re playing for the championship against such a great team as Dortmund, that’s great. “

… a possible contract extension: “The talks will take place. The exchange is definitely there. Bayern aren’t pushing me. I feel very comfortable here. We have potential to play in the Champions League and that’s the most important thing for me.”

Thomas Mueller about …

… winning the German championship: “We really wanted to. There was a lot of frustration. We were able to get that off our chests. Now it’s wonderful. As Bayern Munich you’re competing to become German champions. You have to get it on the pitch first . Becoming German champions is simply the most beautiful thing. The Champions League is just the icing on the cake. The fans go to the stadium for the Bundesliga.”

… the growing boredom in the Bundesliga: “The Kingsley has won the championship in each of its seasons. It’s not boring, it’s outstanding. The Corona period has damaged the Bundesliga teams. When you see how we played against Dortmund in the first half. You always have to do the maximum . I have to keep proving myself. It’s not a given that it always works.”

… a possible contract extension: “Now let’s see what happens in the next few weeks. From today’s point of view, it’s difficult to leave here.”

Bernd Neuendorf (DFB President): “On behalf of the DFB, I would like to congratulate FC Bayern Munich on the German championship. The consistency of the club is extremely impressive. This championship is certainly something special for FC Bayern not only because it is the tenth triumph in a row. Because For the first time since 2019, there were spectators in the stadium for the championship freestyle, who were able to celebrate their team extensively after they were not allowed to be there when they won the two titles due to the pandemic.Football is only half as good without the fans was once again impressively demonstrated on Saturday in Munich.”

Hansi Flick: (national coach): “FC Bayern is once again the measure of all things in the Bundesliga. The tenth championship in a row is an outstanding success for the club, the team and the many fans. I am particularly happy for my coaching colleague Julian Nagelsmann, his staff and ours National player. The German championship is the most honest title and the basis for further successes. Every title win gives self-confidence – and hopefully for our national players also tailwind for the upcoming tasks in the UEFA Nations League and as a highlight at the World Cup in Qatar.”

Oliver Bierhoff (DFB director): “The discussions about the lack of tension in the Bundesliga cannot detract from this great success. Being German champions ten times in a row is impressive and shows how well the club has been working for many years. This also applies to our national players around captain Manuel Neuer, who once again showed their class.”

Heike Ullrich (DFB General Secretary): “The tenth championship title in a row, the 32nd overall – there was no way around FC Bayern this Bundesliga season either. It’s one thing to get to the top. Staying at the top is often the even greater challenge FC Bayern Munich has been able to do this for so long deserves the highest recognition.”

Donata Hopfen (DFL Managing Director): “Congratulations to the team, the coaching team around Julian Nagelsmann and those responsible around Herbert Hainer and Oliver Kahn. Ten German championships in a row – this unique record and the title they deserved again this year underline the outstanding work of FC Bayern.”

Markus Söder (Prime Minister of Bavaria): “Congratulations to FC Bayern on winning the German championship! A great series with the tenth title in a row. FC Bayern is a figurehead for Bavaria all over the world. Bayern is proud of this achievement.”