Four observations from Bayern Munich?s resurgent 2-2 draw vs. Real Madrid
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What a game! And a better one awaits in a week. After 90 minutes of pure nerves, emotion and nearly throwing up, Bayern Munich managed a 2-2 draw at home against Real Madrid in a game that certainly lived up to all the hype. The first of two goals from Vinicius Jr. left the score at half-time 1-0 to Madrid, but two goals in quick succession, the first one thanks to a rocket from Leroy Sané, and another perfect penalty from Harry Kane gave Bayern the lead before Vinicius scored a penalty of his own to make the score level. Here are some takeaways from one hell of a football match.
Thomas Tuchel coached a win
Thomas Tuchel?s tactics never miss when everything is at stake in the Champions League. The first 20 minutes saw Bayern absolutely dominate possession and create quite a few goal-worthy chances and that was all down to a brilliant set-up in transition and build-up, as Bayern sliced the Spanish giants open. The 4-4-2 out-of-possession structure nullified Madrid?s triangles in the build-up, and the team played arguably some of the best football this season in those minutes. But that alone isn?t what got Bayern the draw ? the brilliant change made at half-time was. After a very disappointing first half from Leroy Sané, the biggest problem was that he was not able to play into the right spaces on the left (pun intended). Jamal Musiala too had a very unimpressive first half on the right flank.
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