Bayern Munich put in yet another magnificent display, smashing Werder Bremen 5-0 at their home stadium.
Having scored six and nine goals against Holstein Kiel and Dinamo Zagreb in the last two games respectively, the Bavarians are now averaging just under seven goals a game. An attack that could make any defence shake in their boots.
Against Werder Bremen, however, it was not just the attack that shone. The defence put in a quality shift too, ensuring Die Grün-Weißen would en d the game with a grand total of 0.00 xG.
When asked about the dominant display, Bayern coach, Vincent Kompany, was quick to shower the entire team with praise (according to @iMiaSanMia).
“I’m humble enough as a coach to give credit to the players. I was in a position last season [at Burnley] where we played against teams with much better players, clubs much wealthier. If top players run and fight for each other then that’s a big part of the job. There’s of course an idea behind everything we do. But this [0.00 xG] was possible because the guy who scored two goals [Olise] was running for his teammates. It was because the guy who scored 11 or 12 goals this season [Kane] was running for the team. Coman, Gnabry, Sané, everyone was running for the team. We do it together. I’m realistic enough to give the credit to the players and they deserve it today,” said Kompany.
A culture of hard running and teamwork? Now this feels like the Bayern Munich of old.
Overall, Kompany was happy with the result and relieved that his side was able to brush off the pressure of winning.
“I’m very happy. It was important to prepare well for this tricky game. The boys did really well. For us the pressure is always there to win and play well. When it works out like today, it’s good for us. The atmosphere was great. It was simply a good game for us,” Kompany noted.
Full respect to Bayern’s opponents thus far, but Vincent Kompany has yet to encounter stiff competition this season. Therefore, it may be too early to label the Belgian coach a success.
The next five matchdays will be telling for Kompany’s Bayern side, as they prepare to lock horns with the likes of Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa and FC Barcelona.
Nevertheless, Bayern Munich are in a very good moment for the first time in a while. The fans, players and coaches will no doubt be basking in the moment while it lasts.
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