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The Bayern Munich players proved once again why they are the most dominant team in the history of German football. Without their star player, Bayern’s experience outlasted Julian Nagelsmann’s enthusiastic RB Leipzig in a thrilling clash at Red Bull Arena. Here’s the BFW match award from the title clash in Leipzig.
Shirt change: Marcel Sabitzer
Because it is too cheesy to give this award to Dayot Upamecano, who also had a solid game, the change of jersey goes to RB Leipzig’s most improved footballer in recent years, Austrian Marcel Sabitzer.
Sabitzer’s career progression is quite fascinating. Starting off as a fairly one-dimensional and traditional right-back, RB Leipzig and Ralf Rangnick made Sabitzer a driving force in midfield that encapsulates the team moving forward.
His importance to this RB Leipzig team is immeasurable and while he would be disappointed that his team would likely lose the title today, the Graz native had another solid game.
The Emperor: David Alaba
In my opinion, the best player on the field today. Alaba had a fantastic 90 minutes and was the key component at Bayern keeping a clean sheet. In the first 45 minutes, he was constantly breathing down the neck of Emil Forsberg and Christopher Nkunku, reading the game brilliantly and stopping many counter-attack possibilities. In the second half, he was a warrior in the defensive area at the same time that he provided calm to a Bayern, sometimes very pressured, with his low game. A footballer of the first order.
God of football: Leon Goretzka
Joshua Kimmich’s goal scorer and pivot partner, Leon Goretzka’s performance was epitomized by struggle and a desire to win. Despite playing many minutes of soccer recently, Goretzka struggled and ran like it was his last match, highlighting the importance that the Bochum native brings to the team.
Moving further back on the field, Goretzka played side by side with Kimmich, the latter being the playmaker and the former the true box-to-box midfielder. Goretzka made many important interceptions during the game and was extremely impressive in his defensive determination.
Leon Goretzka may have the most complete profile of world soccer midfield talents
• The technical class will be a key piece in Bayern’s preparation.
• Recovers the ball all over the pitch – 7 tackles / interceptions against Leipzig today
• Brilliant attacking instincts: 17 G / A in 24 starts pic.twitter.com/nOfDfHK1Eu– Premier League Panel (@PremLeaguePanel) April 3, 2021
The terrorist: Thomas Müller
The winner of the winners. Müller proved once again how important he is to a Bayern team that lacked their main Polish talisman up front. Despite being the most decorated player in German history, his hunger for more titles and success is as great as it has been since making his debut against Hamburg SV in August 2008.
Along with the hungry heart comes the constant smart and self-sacrificing racing by the team. Müller is a unique and active Bayern player in the Hall of Fame.
Congratulations, @FC Bayern. True champion who keeps a clean sheet in an important away game. But @DieRotenBullen He did well and can be a level competitor, if he improves the last quarter of his game. #RBLFCB
– Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) April 3, 2021
Master of the Match: Hansi Flick
Yes, Bayern had a bit of luck winning today’s game. But for me, today’s victory was due to two things: Bayern’s winning mentality and Hansi Flick’s tactical approach.
Losing a player who scores 44% of your goals in the league is a difficult scenario for any team. However, it seemed tougher for Hansi Flick’s Bayern, who this season have relied on scoring more than the opposition, rather than focusing on keeping a clean sheet.
Facing an RB Leipzig that thrives on quick counterattacks, with the same high line that has become a trait for him Fliki-taka style, it would have been suicide. Bayern missed their talisman of 35 goals and it consisted of a team that constantly played international football just a few days ago.
So, Flick adapted. He pulled his team out to survive RB Leipzig’s initial push by playing a relatively low baseline. He puts Goretzka right next to Kimmich in midfield, ensuring a more defensive form in midfield, and attacks through quick counterattacks rather than a slow build-up play.
Bayern’s second half can be defined as a brave performance that got the job done. But I also see it as an impressive tactical defensive performance that, in addition to the first 15 minutes, limited Leipzig’s clear chances.
Flick made history in his first season in charge, but he’s really hitting it off in one of the most challenging seasons known in modern gaming. Today, his tactical ability earned Bayern their ninth consecutive Bundesliga title.
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