Bayern Munich traveled to England planning to earn three more points in the Champions League, but Aston Villa had other plans. Unai Emery’s side produced a masterclass in team defense, working together as a unit to deliver an unlikely shutout.
Bayern’s leading scorer, Harry Kane, did not produce a single shot until the last minute of the match. Kane’s header was deflected away by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
‘We dominated for large spells,” Harry Kane told CBS Sports Golazo after the match (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “We had chances. Their keeper had an amazing game. Sometimes you have nights like this. The most important thing from our point of view is not to panic.”
With Jamal Musiala spending the first half on the bench, the entire offense had an off night. Serge Gnabry found himself in good positions but failed to truly challenge Martínez. Bayern will need to regroup quickly to avoid dropping crucial points to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, who currently sits in second place of the Bundesliga.
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