Bayern Munich continues to be unburdened by what has recently been with a 3-0 Bundesliga victory over FC Union Berlin. It’s the latest in a string of lopsided victories for the Bavarians, who are fast flushing away memories of an ugly 4-1 Champions League loss at FC Barcelona on October 23rd with clean sheet after clean sheet.
BOO! Svensson was not enough to spoil Bayern’s streak this time. The Union coach, who beat Bayern thrice in less than three full seasons at Mainz, had his side playing another disciplined game against the Rekordmeister, compacting space and frustrating the Bayern attack while occasionally threatening with long balls in behind.
However, Bayern’s individual quality shone throughout. Michael Olise won an early penalty, neatly converted by Harry Kane; Alphonso Davies turned and burned his way down the flanks to supply Kane, who flicked on for Kingsley Coman for the second; then Olise’s well-placed cross found Coman, who headed across for Kane for the third.
By then, the Union resistance was broken, and while they remained compact at the back there was little realistic hope of a comeback. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany’s subs allowed for more game time for a number of squad players, from legendary veteran Thomas Müller to out-of-favor Leon Goretzka. It was also a debut for academy talent Adam Aznou — whose development at left-back is in the spotlight in light of the transfer rumors linking starter Alphonso Davies to the likes of Real Madrid.
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