So, Bayern Munich just whacked Dinamo Zagreb (who were doing their best Hamburg SV impression) 9-2 on the first match of the revamped Champions League first phase. Records were surely broken during that massive win, and that’s what we have today.
Touches of the ball with utter penetration
Recently, Jamal Musiala was dumped out of the Ballon d’Or shortlist to everyone’s surprise and dismay. For Musiala, he seems to have taken it personally because since then, he ran the show against Holstein Kiel as Bayern romped to a 1-6 away win. He has now carried that form into the Champions League and has joined former FC Barcelona stud Neymar in this stat:
Only two players have had 10+ touches in the opposition box, created 7+ chances and provided multiple assists in a UCL game across the last nine seasons:
Neymar vs. Celtic (2016)
Jamal Musiala vs. Dinamo Zagreb (2024)
– Squawka as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia
Need to hear more about Bayern’s historic win? Well, you can listen to Cyler break down the game from a tactical perspective on the Bavarian Podcast Works Postgame Show. Listen to it below or on Patreon (ad free) or Spotify.
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