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Mergim Berisha gave Salzburg the lead after four minutes, a penalty from Robert Lewandowski (21st) and an own goal by Rasmus Kristensen (44th) changed the game in favor of the visitors. The 2-1 goal, however, was preceded by an offside position from Lewandowski.
Masaya Okugawa got the “policemen” back (66th), but after Bayern’s renewed leadership by Jerome Boateng (79th), Salzburg’s defense fell apart completely. Leroy Sané (83rd), again Lewandowski (88th) and Lucas Hernández (92nd) secured Bayern’s 14th consecutive victory in the premier class.
Salzburg is defeated by Bavaria 2: 6
CL’s home game against the defending champion finally ended in debacle.
In the Group A side match, Lok Moscow and Atlético de Madrid were separated 1: 1, which also threw Salzburg into the battle for third place. Salzburg, last in the group one point behind Lok, now have three CL games in 14 days until 25 November before the return leg against Bayern at the Allianz Arena.
Mourning instead of holiday
Under normal circumstances, Salzburg’s encounter with the reigning triple winner would have been “game of the year.” In the draw, the “policemen” cheered everyone. “It’s the best team in the world,” emphasized coach Jesse Marsch. “It’s almost a derby,” Zlatko Junuzovic said beforehand, given the proximity of the opponent: Bayern drove the 150 kilometers to Salzburg by bus. But not only the coronavirus pandemic, which ensured that the attendance of fans was not allowed, clouded the meaning of this duel.
The shadow of the terrorist attack in the center of Vienna spread across Austria and this game too. Because UEFA was the host, the match was played, but the hosts caused everything to be delayed from the action on the pitch. The spokesman at the stadium downplayed his program. There was an eerie silence as the two teams entered the field to warm up. The sleet from that November night did the rest, a banner reminiscent of the terrible night before.
At least the protagonists, who were wearing a mourning ribbon, were able to distract themselves from what was happening for an hour and a half. The initial formations of both teams were not a big surprise. Sekou Koita replaced Salzburg forward Patson Daka, who suffered a muscle injury in the 3-2 draw in Madrid and will be out for a longer period in the storm. That was the only change in the march of the American coach from Salzburg, who had a long night ahead of him if the presidential election.
Premiere of Alabas
At Bayern, the successful coach Hansi Flick, who spent two months in Salzburg in 2006, was able to rely on his star forward Robert Lewandowski, who was saved from a 2-1 victory in Cologne. CL’s only final scorer, Serge Gnabry, also returned to the starting lineup. Alphonso Davies and Leon Goretzka were injured.
Niklas Süle, who tested positive for the corona virus, was replaced by Boateng, who was playing in the center of defense to the right of David Alaba. Speaking of Alaba: The Viennese played for the first time in his career in a Bayern competitive match against a local team. His poker contract, which had recently reached a critical point, took a back seat due to the attack.
Dream start for Salzburg
The playing cloth with the CL logo was not in the center circle, but the anthem sounded anyway and after a minute of dueling under the motto “Our hearts are in Vienna”, the focus turned to football. And as promised beforehand, the Salzburg team started without fear, and it paid off in just a few minutes. After a kick-off from Salzburg goalkeeper Cican Stankovic, Berisha took the ball well and the leather reached Koita through Szoboszlai. The striker tried to finish off in the penalty area, but the ball bounced from Boateng to Berisha, and the Bavarian beat Neuer in the short corner (4th).
That was the start of an entertaining game that would have won at least the usual 30,000 spectators at Wals-Siezenheim. The offensive philosophy of the two teams was responsible for this. The goal, however, woke up the guests. The first call signal came from Lewandowski, who was alone in front of Stankovic when he missed (8th). Three minutes later, Andre Ramalho saved after a nice hook from Gnabry from the line (11th).
Penalty on the second attempt
The Bavarians gradually approached the leadership. First, a foul penalty by Szoboszlai on Lucas Hernández was correctly removed with the help of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) (12th). Then Gnabry was offside with his supposed hit (15th). Bayern pressed, but Salzburg could have even increased to 2-0 after a corner kick. Ramalho headed free, but Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was able to clear the only trail to the central conclusion (17th).
Four minutes later, Munich got their penalty, as Enock Mwepu coach Thomas Müller dropped unnecessarily on the edge of sixteen (21). Lewandowski was not asked twice and sent Stankovic to the wrong place, that is, to the left corner (21). For the Polish star, it was CL’s first goal this season. Bitter: Four minutes later, Dutch referee Danny Makkelie missed a hand from Corentin Tolisso in Bayern’s penalty area (25th). Why the VAR did not intervene in this situation remains a mystery.
Offside position against Bayern leadership
The rain was stronger, the chances a little less afterwards. Which also had to do with Salzburg, because together they had the guests under control for at least a few minutes. He continued back and forth, but the compelling opportunities diminished. Koita spoiled the front after a good pass from strong Berisha (36th). Shortly before the break, Bayern increased the pressure, Lewandowski moved in on Bayern’s counterattack after the Salzburg corner (44th). Then the 32-year-old started the attack on Müller, whose cross from the right Kristensen entered his own goal (44th). Why the VAR didn’t step in here too remained the next mystery that night.
The second half started almost the same as Madrid last week, with a goal from Salzburg: But after another nice pass from Ulmer from the left, Mwepu missed Neuer, who once again showed his class (46th).
Bayern then failed to make the decision, Stankovic also failed. Team player ÖFB defended himself twice against Gnabry (57./62.), In the middle Joshua Kimmich narrowly missed. Kingsley Coman hit the crossbar after a good combination (64).
Salzburg goes swimming after equalization
Salzburg used the luck of the able, and Marsch initially showed a lucky hand: After being substituted, Okugawa slipped right after a cross from Szoboszlai, but the Japanese hit Neuer to equalize in just 53 seconds on the field. The decisive preparatory work was carried out by Ramalho, who not only buttoned Lewandowski’s ball 30 yards from goal, but also served Okugawa, who was worth watching.
A quarter of an hour before the end, Flick pulled DFB team player Leroy Sane off the bench. Jerome Onguene arrived in March to stabilize the defense. But that did not work. After a corner from Kimmich, Boateng headed to the right corner to take the lead again (79th) and Sane as a result of another submission from Kimmich after a good pass for the final decision (83rd). Lewandowski led the only supposed final point (88th), because Lucas Hernández was also able to cheer at the end (92nd).
Voices for the game:
Jesse March (Salzburg coach): “6: 2 is not a representation of this game. We were very good for 75 minutes. Next comes a standard target and three more. It was as if a dam broke. If there is a hole, then there is a lot. It’s a bad feeling, but for 75 minutes we played in rapid succession (at eye level) with the best team in the world. The result is a disappointment, but in terms of performance, the guys played to the limit. “
On the referee: “I never said anything about the referee, but today we have to say: it was not good. I know we are a small club, Bayern Munich is a big club. It was the same last year. We are small, we have to earn it. “
Hansi flick (Bayern coach): “It sounds very clear, but it wasn’t. Salzburg did very, very well from the start. They closed the rooms well and showed a very good substitution game when they won the ball. As we analyze it. You could say they have a good playground. They really put us to the test at one point or another. We had to defend quite well and Manu (Goalkeeper Neuer, note) also had to show his class. After 2-2, I liked the mentality of my team. It was an excellent game for the neutral spectator, a very entertaining game with a lot of speed. “
Dominik Szoboszlai (Salzburg player): “We were in a good mood until minute 80. Until minute 80 we played very well, just as we wanted. We weren’t afraid to play against the defending champs. 2: 6 does not show what we deserve. Perhaps the pace in the German Bundesliga is different. But it can’t be an excuse for us to score four goals after the 80th minute. “
Jerome boateng (Bayern defense): “It was the difficult game expected today. I think Salzburg played very well. We had good phases, but also bad ones, especially in the second half. In the end we showed that we really wanted to win, and in the end we deserved to win at this level. “
UEFA Champions League, Group A, matchday three
Tuesday:
Salzburg – Bayern Munich 2: 6 (1: 2)
Stadion Salzburg, SR Makkelie (NED)
Sequence of objectives:
1: 0 Berisha (4.)
1: 1 Lewandowski (21./Foulelfmeter)
1: 2 Kristensen (44./Eigentor)
2: 2 Okugawa (66.)
2: 3 Boateng (79.)
2: 4 Sane (83.)
2: 5 Lewandowski (88.)
2: 6 Hernandez (92.)
Salzburg: Stankovic – Kristensen, Ramalho, Wöber, Ulmer – Mwepu, Camara, Junuzovic (65./Okugawa), Szoboszlai – Koita (65./Okafor), Berisha (76./Onguene)
Bayern: Neuer – Pavard (74./Sarr), Boateng, Alaba, Hernandez – Tolisso (74./Martinez), Kimmich – Gnabry (91./Costa), Müller (91./Musiala), Coman (75./Sane) – Lewandowski
Yellow cards: Camara, Mwepu or Pavard, Gnabry
