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Bayern Munich did not play well in the Doha World Cup final. On the merits of Tigres, who at various times managed to break the speed of the game, he had organization and defensive concentration, as well as the technique to get the ball out of the pressure and try to attack, making the ball reach Gignac.
Tuca Ferretti’s team can and should regret the mistake of officiating on the title goal, scored by Pavard. In the dispute with goalkeeper Guzmán, Lewandowski clearly touches the ball with his arm. Concern about the handicap drew attention to the irregularity. Serious and decisive mistake.
But it is impossible to question the superiority of the German team. Still feeling the absences of Boateng, Goretzka and Müller, Hans-Dieter Flick’s men finished 17 times, eight on goal and two more balls off Guzmán’s posts. Tigers only three, one towards the goal of Manuel Neuer.
All this without the fluidity of previous matches, largely due to the option of overtaking Alaba to midfield, leaving Marc Roca and Tolisso on the bench. With Kimmich, the 4-2-3-1 had a more organized team of midfielders, without much presence in the rival area. The trio behind Lewandowski, consisting of Sané, Gnabry and Coman, also lacked coordination. There was movement, but little connection in the offensive quartet.
Substandard performance, even working with this atypical season’s performance rule. Which only in moments resembles the steamroller from the second half of 2019/20. Also due to the absence of Thiago Alcântara, especially in the decisive phase of the Champions League in Lisbon.
There is no breath left to maintain the “serve and volley” style throughout the season. The lack of press is not always suffocating. The mental part also does not support absolute concentration for a long time to attack, lose the ball, press and try to quickly set up the counterattack.
Still, the volume of play overwhelms opponents almost always. Because the multiple offensive options generate discomfort to score. Pavard and Davies can attack from inside or open, taking turns with their hands or even with Muller and even Lewandowski. In the midfield, almost always two complete players alternating in the team and in the infiltration. Lots of people get in the opponent’s area to shoot. And yet Neuer, who revolutionized the goalkeeper’s position and contributed to the circulation of the ball, in addition to covering the initial defense with precise exits.
The world of dreams for any center forward. Lewandowski is the reference, but he always has a lot of company. Thus the 29 goals in 27 games in 2020/21, continuing the perfect season that won the title of best player in the world.
The sixth consecutive title equals Guardiola’s Barcelona in 2008/09. Without the shock of the debut of the best coach of this century 12 years ago, Flick points to the future with an aggressive style, but adaptable to circumstances. But always trying to be dominant and crushing opponents.
Objectivity and spectacle. Or just a slim win to secure another cup, the Bavarian World Cup. This is how it was in Qatar to comply with the obligation to maintain 100% European use since 2012. Unquestionable superiority, even without glare.
(Statistics: SofaScore)
