TSG Hoffenheim - FC Bayern Munich 0: 2: Choupo-Moting scores again! FCB is approaching Union Berlin

FC Bayern Munich deservedly won 2-0 (2-0) at TSG Hoffenheim. In the table, coach Julian Nagelsmann’s team moved up to one point behind leaders Union Berlin, who can pull away again on Sunday with a win against VfL Bochum.

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TSG Hoffenheim – FC Bayern Munich: The analysis

Nagelsmann made only one change compared to the 5-2 win in Augsburg: Instead of Sadio Mané, Kingsley Coman started.

Hoffenheim ran up to Bayern in the usual 3-5-2 system. With interface passes to the wings, Munich often managed to outplay the first two rows of TSG, which enabled them to get good deals early on. This is how the corner kick came about, which led to the 1:0 (17th).

As a result, FCB took full control of the game, but did not convert this into more goals for the time being, despite several top-class goals. When the hosts dared a little more, Choupo-Moting gave the score (38′). Neuer representative Sven Ulreich prevented a goal before and after the 2-0, but brilliantly several times.

After the change of sides, Bayern slowed down significantly and saved their strength for the upcoming duel with FC Barcelona, but remained highly concentrated on the defensive. With a few exceptions, TSG hardly posed any danger, which is why nothing changed in the result.

Bayern notes: Gnabry sets an exclamation mark – two with room for improvement

1/17

FC Bayern won 2-0 at TSG Hoffenheim. While one could do self-promotion in the absence of Sané and Mané (initially on the bench), two colleagues had problems. The notes of the Munich.

2/17

SVEN ULREICH: He mastered the few challenges (Rutter, Prömel) in the first half, in the end there were three saves. Now and again integrated into the game structure, pleasant working day in the Kraichgau. Grade: 2.5.

3/17

BENJAMIN PAVARD: Early challenged against Angelino and with mini wobblers. Frequently involved in the game opening and with several nice lateral displacements. Also won important duels – and didn’t lose a single one (7/7). Grade: 2.

4/17

DAYOT UPAMECANO: Had to show his pace against Rutter one time or another and had a hard time, in one case close to a foul and in another badly nibbled. He later saw the due yellow card. Saved still on the line. grade: 4

5/17

MATHIJS DE LIGT: Less conspicuous than neighbor Upamecano, which doesn’t have to be a bad thing for a central defender. Most clearing actions (8), (almost) faultless in a duel. Again the hoped-for resting place. Grade: 2.5.

6/17

ALPHONSO DAVIES: A lot went left, the Canadian always had the forward gear switched on. Defensively against Prömel with the well-known carelessness. But also pushed again and again in the second half, very diligent, best pass rate. Note 3.

7/17

JOSHUA KIMMICH: Once again the focal point of the Munich game and almost flawless. Winning the ball before the 2:0. Most ball actions (93), one of the best pass rates (88 percent), many ball wins. Unspectacular, but strong. Grade: 2.

8/17

LEON GORETZKA: As usual, played the more offensive part next to Kimmich and scored plus points with the header extension to Musiala. He let the 2:0 lie. Had a few minor mistakes in the game, a lot went past him. There’s more. Grade. 3.5.

9/17

KINGSLEY COMAN: Got ahead of Mané due to pressure and needed a few minutes to get into the game. Very committed and on the road a lot, but the last punch was missing. Rather pale compared to his neighbors. grade: 4

10/17

JAMAL MUSIALA: He ripped off the invitation to make it 1-0 and subsequently made deals. He frivolously frittered away a promising counterattack. Held his knee several times and was allowed to call it a day after 75 minutes. Grade: 2.5.

11/17

SERGE GNABRY: Scored the first deal and was initially THE asset in the Bayern game. Just as he seemed to be breaking down, he staged Choupo-Moting perfectly. Most shots of all players (5). Exclamation mark to Mané, Sané and Co. Grade: 2.

12/17

ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING: He more than deserved another starting eleven nomination and tested Baumann (too central) after ten minutes. The second attempt worked. Often found in midfield as a pass station. Less conspicuous after the break. Grade: 2.5.

13/17

SADIO MANÉ: Replaced Coman after an hour. He had his most striking moments in stoppage time, when he missed a hundred percent – luckily he was offside – and missed the goal to the left. Grade: 3.5.

14/17

MARCEL SABITZER: Came for Goretzka and had a dangerous finish straight away. Blocked a short time later. Well integrated into the game, also in defensive duels with positive moments. Note 3.

15/17

MATHYS TEL: Called up in the front line for Choupo-Moting, he provoked a yellow card against Kabak. Also found on the wings, he did not succeed in counting anything. Grade: 3.5.

16/17

RYAN GRAVENBERCH: A finish, a duel won, there was not much more that the Dutchman, who is not particularly happy with his playing time, could do in about fifteen minutes. No rating.

17/17

NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: Was allowed to slip into an offensive role for Gnabry, but was no longer able to put himself in the limelight, also because FCB reduced his attacking efforts. No rating.

TSG Hoffenheim – FC Bayern Munich: The voices

Andre Breitenreiter (TSG Hoffenheim coach): “I can’t blame the team. They didn’t bury their heads in the sand. After a 2-0 loss it can quickly become 5-0 or 6-0. Bayern deservedly took the three points.”

Julian Nagelsmann (Bayern Munich coach): “I’m very happy with the performance. We could have easily scored five goals in the first 35 minutes. After that we slowed down a bit. It was a very confident and mature performance.”

TSG Hoffenheim – Bayern Munich: The line-ups

TSG Hoffenheim: Baumann – Akpoguma, Kabak, Nsoki – Skov (62nd Kaderabek), Geiger (85th Rudy), Angelino – Prömel (85th Stiller), Baumgartner (61st Kramaric) – Rutter, Dabbur (76th Bishop)

FC Bayern Munich: Ulreich – Pavard, Upamecano, de Ligt, Davies – Kimmich, Goretzka (70th Sabitzer) – Gnabry (76th Mazraoui), Musiala (76th Gravenberch), Coman (61st Mane) – Choupo-Moting (70th Tel)

TSG Hoffenheim – FC Bayern Munich: The data for the game

Gates: 0-1 Musiala (17′), 0-2 Choupo-Moting (38′)

The star of the game: Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern Munich)

Recorded the first finish (3rd) and was an asset in the Bayern game early on. Just as he seemed to be breaking something down, he staged Choupo-Moting perfectly. Most shots of all players (5). A clear exclamation mark to Mané, Sané and Co.

The flop of the match: Stanley Nsoki (TSG Hoffenheim)

Made several uncertainties as a left part in Hoffenheim’s chain of three. One of his many ball losses led to the 0:2 because he almost unchallenged played into the feet of Joshua Kimmich. Serge Gnabry also repeatedly presented him with major problems.

The referee: Sven Jablonski

The referee had no problems with the very fair game. In the first 45 minutes he was only forced to show a yellow card once. Not much changed after half-time on his largely quiet working day, even if there were a few more fouls.