Category: FC Bayern Múnich

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

May 14, 2022

Champions Bayern Munich surrendered a two-goal lead as their season ended on a sour note following a 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Julian Nagelsmann was keen to get his side back to winning ways after a shock defeat to Mainz and draw with Stuttgart, but despite a bright start they couldn’t get over the line.

Josip Stanisic’s first Bundesliga goal gave the visitors a deserved lead after 17 minutes, the Croatian defender’s looping header from Joshua Kimmich’s corner beating goalkeeper Koen Casteels.

Bundesliga

Bayern held at home by relegation-threatened Stuttgart

08/05/2022 AT 14:41

Lewandowski put speculation about his future to one side to double their advantage five minutes before the break, heading in Thomas Muller’s devilish cross for his 35th league goal of the season – and 50th of the campaign overall.

Out of nowhere, Jonas Wind halved the deficit on the stroke of half-time with a fine effort that arrowed into the bottom corner, a goal that proved their catalyst for an unlikely comeback. And just before the hour-mark Wolfsburg restored parity, provider Max Kruse getting on the scoresheet as he poked home Micky van de Ven’s cross.

Leroy Sane spurned a golden opportunity at the death to restore Bayern’s lead but that would have been unfair on Wolfsburg, who were the better side after the break and fully deserving of their point.

The result, coupled with Borussia Dortmund’s victory over Hertha Berlin, means Bayern Munich finish eight points above their nearest challenger. Wolfsburg, who had been sucked into a relegation battle at one stage, climb a place to secure 12th position.

TALKING POINT – Could this have been Lewandowski’s farewell?

News emerged on Saturday that Lewandowski “would like to try something new” (according to Bayern Munich’s director of sport, Hasan Salhamidzic) and if this proves to be his farewell appearance, it’s fitting that he registered a landmark 50th goal of the season – his second-best return during a trophy-laden eight-year stint at the club.

He finishes the term as the top goal scorer in Bundesliga for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Sadio Mane is reportedly Bayern’s top target to replace him, but with 344 goals in just 374 games, it’s going to be an impossible void to fill.

AS IT HAPPENED

MAN OF THE MATCH – Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich)

The youngster is making an impression on Nagelsmann, contributing both in attack and defence. He was in the right place at the right time to head Bayern in front and his positional awareness in defence was evident too as he broke up a number of dangerous Wolfsburg moves.

PLAYER RATINGS

Bayern Munich: Neuer 6, Stanisic 8*, Upamecano 6, Hernandez 6, Davies 6, Kimmich 7, Goretzka 6, Musiala 7, Muller 7, Gnabry 6, Lewandowski 7.. Subs: Choupo-Moting 5, Richards N/A, Sane 5, Fruchtl N/A, Vidovic N/A.

Wolfsburg: Casteels 7, Baku 6, Lacroix 7, Brooks 6, Van de Ven 7, Kruse 8, Schlager 6, Arnold 7, Gerhardt 6, Wind 7, Nmecha 6.. subs: Vranchkx 5, Roussillon 5, Bialek N/A, Bornauw N/A, Philipp N/A.

KEY MOMENTS

17′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-1 BAYERN MUNICH (JOSIP STANISIC): Stanisic heads Bayern into the lead, marking a rare start with a goal! He climbs highest to meet Kimmich’s corner and his looping header nestles into the top corner!

40′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-2 BAYERN MUNICH (ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI): There it is! Lewandowski’s inevitable goal comes five minutes before half-time. The deadly duo combine – Muller whips in a devilish cross into the heart of Wolfsburg penalty area, Lewandowski outmuscles Lacroix and arrows his header into the bottom corner for his 35th league goal of the season.

45′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 1-2 BAYERN MUNICH (JONAS WIND):One back for the hosts! Deficit halved! And what a finish it was too! Kruse drills a low cross into the box, Wind takes a touch to set himself up for the shot and he unleashes a bullet into the bottom corner.

58′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 2-2 BAYERN MUNICH (MAX KRUSE): They’ve done it! Wolfsburg are level! It’s a deserved goal for Kruse, creator of their first, as he is unmarked to tap home van de Ven’s wicked low cross! Bayern’s defence fell asleep and have been punished.

KEY STATS

  • Bayern Munich have scored 49 away goals in the Bundesliga this season, setting a new record for most away goals by any side within a single season in the division.
  • Robert Lewandowski has finished a Bundesliga season as the top goal scorer for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Bundesliga

Mainz stun Bayern with comprehensive win

30/04/2022 AT 12:36

Bundesliga

Bayern sink Dortmund to clinch 10th straight Bundesliga title

23/04/2022 AT 16:49

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

May 14, 2022

Champions Bayern Munich surrendered a two-goal lead as their season ended on a sour note following a 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Julian Nagelsmann was keen to get his side back to winning ways after a shock defeat to Mainz and draw with Stuttgart, but despite a bright start they couldn’t get over the line.

Josip Stanisic’s first Bundesliga goal gave the visitors a deserved lead after 17 minutes, the Croatian defender’s looping header from Joshua Kimmich’s corner beating goalkeeper Koen Casteels.

Transfers

Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

5 HOURS AGO

Lewandowski put speculation about his future to one side to double their advantage five minutes before the break, heading in Thomas Muller’s devilish cross for his 35th league goal of the season – and 50th of the campaign overall.

Out of nowhere, Jonas Wind halved the deficit on the stroke of half-time with a fine effort that arrowed into the bottom corner, a goal that proved their catalyst for an unlikely comeback. And just before the hour-mark Wolfsburg restored parity, provider Max Kruse getting on the scoresheet as he poked home Micky van de Ven’s cross.

Leroy Sane spurned a golden opportunity at the death to restore Bayern’s lead but that would have been unfair on Wolfsburg, who were the better side after the break and fully deserving of their point.

The result, coupled with Borussia Dortmund’s victory over Hertha Berlin, means Bayern Munich finish eight points above their nearest challenger. Wolfsburg, who had been sucked into a relegation battle at one stage, climb a place to secure 12th position.

TALKING POINT – Could this have been Lewandowski’s farewell?

News emerged on Saturday that Lewandowski “would like to try something new” (according to Bayern Munich’s director of sport, Hasan Salhamidzic) and if this proves to be his farewell appearance, it’s fitting that he registered a landmark 50th goal of the season – his second-best return during a trophy-laden eight-year stint at the club.

He finishes the term as the top goal scorer in Bundesliga for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Sadio Mane is reportedly Bayern’s top target to replace him, but with 344 goals in just 374 games, it’s going to be an impossible void to fill.

AS IT HAPPENED

MAN OF THE MATCH – Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich)

The youngster is making an impression on Nagelsmann, contributing both in attack and defence. He was in the right place at the right time to head Bayern in front and his positional awareness in defence was evident too as he broke up a number of dangerous Wolfsburg moves.

PLAYER RATINGS

Bayern Munich: Neuer 6, Stanisic 8*, Upamecano 6, Hernandez 6, Davies 6, Kimmich 7, Goretzka 6, Musiala 7, Muller 7, Gnabry 6, Lewandowski 7.. Subs: Choupo-Moting 5, Richards N/A, Sane 5, Fruchtl N/A, Vidovic N/A.

Wolfsburg: Casteels 7, Baku 6, Lacroix 7, Brooks 6, Van de Ven 7, Kruse 8, Schlager 6, Arnold 7, Gerhardt 6, Wind 7, Nmecha 6.. subs: Vranchkx 5, Roussillon 5, Bialek N/A, Bornauw N/A, Philipp N/A.

KEY MOMENTS

17′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-1 BAYERN MUNICH (JOSIP STANISIC): Stanisic heads Bayern into the lead, marking a rare start with a goal! He climbs highest to meet Kimmich’s corner and his looping header nestles into the top corner!

40′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-2 BAYERN MUNICH (ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI): There it is! Lewandowski’s inevitable goal comes five minutes before half-time. The deadly duo combine – Muller whips in a devilish cross into the heart of Wolfsburg penalty area, Lewandowski outmuscles Lacroix and arrows his header into the bottom corner for his 35th league goal of the season.

45′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 1-2 BAYERN MUNICH (JONAS WIND):One back for the hosts! Deficit halved! And what a finish it was too! Kruse drills a low cross into the box, Wind takes a touch to set himself up for the shot and he unleashes a bullet into the bottom corner.

58′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 2-2 BAYERN MUNICH (MAX KRUSE): They’ve done it! Wolfsburg are level! It’s a deserved goal for Kruse, creator of their first, as he is unmarked to tap home van de Ven’s wicked low cross! Bayern’s defence fell asleep and have been punished.

KEY STATS

  • Bayern Munich have scored 49 away goals in the Bundesliga this season, setting a new record for most away goals by any side within a single season in the division.
  • Robert Lewandowski has finished a Bundesliga season as the top goal scorer for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Bundesliga

Bayern held at home by relegation-threatened Stuttgart

08/05/2022 AT 14:41

Bundesliga

Mainz stun Bayern with comprehensive win

30/04/2022 AT 12:36

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

May 14, 2022

Champions Bayern Munich surrendered a two-goal lead as their season ended on a sour note following a 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Julian Nagelsmann was keen to get his side back to winning ways after a shock defeat to Mainz and draw with Stuttgart, but despite a bright start they couldn’t get over the line.

Josip Stanisic’s first Bundesliga goal gave the visitors a deserved lead after 17 minutes, the Croatian defender’s looping header from Joshua Kimmich’s corner beating goalkeeper Koen Casteels.

Transfers

Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

AN HOUR AGO

Lewandowski put speculation about his future to one side to double their advantage five minutes before the break, heading in Thomas Muller’s devilish cross for his 35th league goal of the season – and 50th of the campaign overall.

Out of nowhere, Jonas Wind halved the deficit on the stroke of half-time with a fine effort that arrowed into the bottom corner, a goal that proved their catalyst for an unlikely comeback. And just before the hour-mark Wolfsburg restored parity, provider Max Kruse getting on the scoresheet as he poked home Micky van de Ven’s cross.

Leroy Sane spurned a golden opportunity at the death to restore Bayern’s lead but that would have been unfair on Wolfsburg, who were the better side after the break and fully deserving of their point.

The result, coupled with Borussia Dortmund’s victory over Hertha Berlin, means Bayern Munich finish eight points above their nearest challenger. Wolfsburg, who had been sucked into a relegation battle at one stage, climb a place to secure 12th position.

TALKING POINT – Could this have been Lewandowski’s farewell?

News emerged on Saturday that Lewandowski “would like to try something new” (according to Bayern Munich’s director of sport, Hasan Salhamidzic) and if this proves to be his farewell appearance, it’s fitting that he registered a landmark 50th goal of the season – his second-best return during a trophy-laden eight-year stint at the club.

He finishes the term as the top goal scorer in Bundesliga for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Sadio Mane is reportedly Bayern’s top target to replace him, but with 344 goals in just 374 games, it’s going to be an impossible void to fill.

AS IT HAPPENED

MAN OF THE MATCH – Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich)

The youngster is making an impression on Nagelsmann, contributing both in attack and defence. He was in the right place at the right time to head Bayern in front and his positional awareness in defence was evident too as he broke up a number of dangerous Wolfsburg moves.

PLAYER RATINGS

Bayern Munich: Neuer 6, Stanisic 8*, Upamecano 6, Hernandez 6, Davies 6, Kimmich 7, Goretzka 6, Musiala 7, Muller 7, Gnabry 6, Lewandowski 7.. Subs: Choupo-Moting 5, Richards N/A, Sane 5, Fruchtl N/A, Vidovic N/A.

Wolfsburg: Casteels 7, Baku 6, Lacroix 7, Brooks 6, Van de Ven 7, Kruse 8, Schlager 6, Arnold 7, Gerhardt 6, Wind 7, Nmecha 6.. subs: Vranchkx 5, Roussillon 5, Bialek N/A, Bornauw N/A, Philipp N/A.

KEY MOMENTS

17′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-1 BAYERN MUNICH (JOSIP STANISIC): Stanisic heads Bayern into the lead, marking a rare start with a goal! He climbs highest to meet Kimmich’s corner and his looping header nestles into the top corner!

40′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-2 BAYERN MUNICH (ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI): There it is! Lewandowski’s inevitable goal comes five minutes before half-time. The deadly duo combine – Muller whips in a devilish cross into the heart of Wolfsburg penalty area, Lewandowski outmuscles Lacroix and arrows his header into the bottom corner for his 35th league goal of the season.

45′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 1-2 BAYERN MUNICH (JONAS WIND):One back for the hosts! Deficit halved! And what a finish it was too! Kruse drills a low cross into the box, Wind takes a touch to set himself up for the shot and he unleashes a bullet into the bottom corner.

58′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 2-2 BAYERN MUNICH (MAX KRUSE): They’ve done it! Wolfsburg are level! It’s a deserved goal for Kruse, creator of their first, as he is unmarked to tap home van de Ven’s wicked low cross! Bayern’s defence fell asleep and have been punished.

KEY STATS

  • Bayern Munich have scored 49 away goals in the Bundesliga this season, setting a new record for most away goals by any side within a single season in the division.
  • Robert Lewandowski has finished a Bundesliga season as the top goal scorer for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Bundesliga

Bayern held at home by relegation-threatened Stuttgart

08/05/2022 AT 14:41

Bundesliga

Mainz stun Bayern with comprehensive win

30/04/2022 AT 12:36

Lewandowski hits 50-goal mark as Bayern sign off season with draw at Wolfsburg

May 14, 2022

Champions Bayern Munich surrendered a two-goal lead as their season ended on a sour note following a 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Julian Nagelsmann was keen to get his side back to winning ways after a shock defeat to Mainz and draw with Stuttgart, but despite a bright start they couldn’t get over the line.

Josip Stanisic’s first Bundesliga goal gave the visitors a deserved lead after 17 minutes, the Croatian defender’s looping header from Joshua Kimmich’s corner beating goalkeeper Koen Casteels.

Transfers

Lewandowski confirms intention to leave Bayern Munich

16 HOURS AGO

Lewandowski put speculation about his future to one side to double their advantage five minutes before the break, heading in Thomas Muller’s devilish cross for his 35th league goal of the season – and 50th of the campaign overall.

Out of nowhere, Jonas Wind halved the deficit on the stroke of half-time with a fine effort that arrowed into the bottom corner, a goal that proved their catalyst for an unlikely comeback. And just before the hour-mark Wolfsburg restored parity, provider Max Kruse getting on the scoresheet as he poked home Micky van de Ven’s cross.

Leroy Sane spurned a golden opportunity at the death to restore Bayern’s lead but that would have been unfair on Wolfsburg, who were the better side after the break and fully deserving of their point.

The result, coupled with Borussia Dortmund’s victory over Hertha Berlin, means Bayern Munich finish eight points above their nearest challenger. Wolfsburg, who had been sucked into a relegation battle at one stage, climb a place to secure 12th position.

TALKING POINT – Could this have been Lewandowski’s farewell?

News emerged on Saturday that Lewandowski “would like to try something new” (according to Bayern Munich’s director of sport, Hasan Salhamidzic) and if this proves to be his farewell appearance, it’s fitting that he registered a landmark 50th goal of the season – his second-best return during a trophy-laden eight-year stint at the club.

He finishes the term as the top goal scorer in Bundesliga for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Sadio Mane is reportedly Bayern’s top target to replace him, but with 344 goals in just 374 games, it’s going to be an impossible void to fill.

AS IT HAPPENED

MAN OF THE MATCH – Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich)

The youngster is making an impression on Nagelsmann, contributing both in attack and defence. He was in the right place at the right time to head Bayern in front and his positional awareness in defence was evident too as he broke up a number of dangerous Wolfsburg moves.

PLAYER RATINGS

Bayern Munich: Neuer 6, Stanisic 8*, Upamecano 6, Hernandez 6, Davies 6, Kimmich 7, Goretzka 6, Musiala 7, Muller 7, Gnabry 6, Lewandowski 7.. Subs: Choupo-Moting 5, Richards N/A, Sane 5, Fruchtl N/A, Vidovic N/A.

Wolfsburg: Casteels 7, Baku 6, Lacroix 7, Brooks 6, Van de Ven 7, Kruse 8, Schlager 6, Arnold 7, Gerhardt 6, Wind 7, Nmecha 6.. subs: Vranchkx 5, Roussillon 5, Bialek N/A, Bornauw N/A, Philipp N/A.

KEY MOMENTS

17′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-1 BAYERN MUNICH (JOSIP STANISIC): Stanisic heads Bayern into the lead, marking a rare start with a goal! He climbs highest to meet Kimmich’s corner and his looping header nestles into the top corner!

40′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 0-2 BAYERN MUNICH (ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI): There it is! Lewandowski’s inevitable goal comes five minutes before half-time. The deadly duo combine – Muller whips in a devilish cross into the heart of Wolfsburg penalty area, Lewandowski outmuscles Lacroix and arrows his header into the bottom corner for his 35th league goal of the season.

45′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 1-2 BAYERN MUNICH (JONAS WIND):One back for the hosts! Deficit halved! And what a finish it was too! Kruse drills a low cross into the box, Wind takes a touch to set himself up for the shot and he unleashes a bullet into the bottom corner.

58′ – GOAL! WOLFSBURG 2-2 BAYERN MUNICH (MAX KRUSE): They’ve done it! Wolfsburg are level! It’s a deserved goal for Kruse, creator of their first, as he is unmarked to tap home van de Ven’s wicked low cross! Bayern’s defence fell asleep and have been punished.

KEY STATS

  • Bayern Munich have scored 49 away goals in the Bundesliga this season, setting a new record for most away goals by any side within a single season in the division.
  • Robert Lewandowski has finished a Bundesliga season as the top goal scorer for the seventh time, equalling the record set by Gerd Muller.

Bundesliga

Bayern held at home by relegation-threatened Stuttgart

08/05/2022 AT 14:41

Bundesliga

Mainz stun Bayern with comprehensive win

30/04/2022 AT 12:36

Kroos toma partido en el Ibiza Gate del Bayern

May 11, 2022

No fueron pocos los que tacharon de injusto el pase del Real Madrid a la final de la Champions League tras remontar la eliminatoria en la recta final de la vuelta ante el Manchester City. Uno de ellos fue el exguardameta danés Peter Schmeichel, que no se cortó a la hora de opinar que el “Real Madrid no tiene derecho a estar en la final”. Toni Kroos, centrocampista del conjunto madridista que estuvo sobre el césped del Bernabéu durante la agónica remontada, no comparte su opinión, así lo dejó claro en el podcast Einfach mal luppen que comparte con su hermano Felix.

Escudo/Bandera RM Castilla

“En las tres eliminatorias (PSG, Chelsea y City) podemos ponernos a discutir sobre qué equipo fue el mejor durante 180 minutos, pero lo que verdaderamente nos hace destacar es que nunca paramos, nunca nos rendimos”, explico el mediocentro alemán, añadiendo que es algo que intimida a todo equipo que se enfrenta al Real Madrid en la Champions: “Tras el gol del City, no tuviéramos un sinfín de ocasiones. Fueron esos últimos cinco minutos en los que, con el 1-1, la eliminatoria volvió a abrirse de repente. La fe estaba ahí, el estadio también y llegó el 2-1. A partir de ese momento, nos dimos cuenta de que todo eso estaba en las cabezas del rival”.

Según Kroos, el Real Madrid firmó un partido “realmente bueno. Fuimos mejores. El City tuvo la oportunidad de eliminarnos, tuvo ocasiones para hacer el 0-2 que nos hubiera sentenciado. Pero no lo hicieron. Fue una semana genial, quizá una de las más bonitas de mi etapa en el Real Madrid”. Al escuchar la emoción en las palabras de Toni, Felix le preguntó si se debía a que ya se encuentra en la recta final de su carrera, a lo que el campeón del mundo con la Mannschaft en 2014 le respondió sin tapujos: “Puede ser, no es que pueda negarlo”. El contrato de Kroos expira en 2023.

La fiesta de los jugadores del Bayern en Ibiza

El centrocampista del Real Madrid también abordó uno de los temas más candentes en la actualidad en Alemania. La fiesta de los jugadores del Bayern para celebrar el título de la Bundesliga en Ibiza tras la derrota ante el Mainz sigue trayendo cola. Es por ello que el exjugador del Bayern ha ofrecido su visión del asunto: “Me parece bien que lo hayan hecho a pesar de la derrota en Maguncia. Hoy en día la gente de fuera, sobre todo los medios de comunicación, creen que pueden dictar a los mayores qué hacer en su días libres”, explica.

Kroos toma partido en el Ibiza Gate del Bayern

May 11, 2022

No fueron pocos los que tacharon de injusto el pase del Real Madrid a la final de la Champions League tras remontar la eliminatoria en la recta final de la vuelta ante el Manchester City. Uno de ellos fue el exguardameta danés Peter Schmeichel, que no se cortó a la hora de opinar que el “Real Madrid no tiene derecho a estar en la final”. Toni Kroos, centrocampista del conjunto madridista que estuvo sobre el césped del Bernabéu durante la agónica remontada, no comparte su opinión, así lo dejó claro en el podcast Einfach mal luppen que comparte con su hermano Felix.

Escudo/Bandera RM Castilla

“En las tres eliminatorias (PSG, Chelsea y City) podemos ponernos a discutir sobre qué equipo fue el mejor durante 180 minutos, pero lo que verdaderamente nos hace destacar es que nunca paramos, nunca nos rendimos”, explico el mediocentro alemán, añadiendo que es algo que intimida a todo equipo que se enfrenta al Real Madrid en la Champions: “Tras el gol del City, no tuviéramos un sinfín de ocasiones. Fueron esos últimos cinco minutos en los que, con el 1-1, la eliminatoria volvió a abrirse de repente. La fe estaba ahí, el estadio también y llegó el 2-1. A partir de ese momento, nos dimos cuenta de que todo eso estaba en las cabezas del rival”.

Según Kroos, el Real Madrid firmó un partido “realmente bueno. Fuimos mejores. El City tuvo la oportunidad de eliminarnos, tuvo ocasiones para hacer el 0-2 que nos hubiera sentenciado. Pero no lo hicieron. Fue una semana genial, quizá una de las más bonitas de mi etapa en el Real Madrid”. Al escuchar la emoción en las palabras de Toni, Felix le preguntó si se debía a que ya se encuentra en la recta final de su carrera, a lo que el campeón del mundo con la Mannschaft en 2014 le respondió sin tapujos: “Puede ser, no es que pueda negarlo”. El contrato de Kroos expira en 2023.

La fiesta de los jugadores del Bayern en Ibiza

El centrocampista del Real Madrid también abordó uno de los temas más candentes en la actualidad en Alemania. La fiesta de los jugadores del Bayern para celebrar el título de la Bundesliga en Ibiza tras la derrota ante el Mainz sigue trayendo cola. Es por ello que el exjugador del Bayern ha ofrecido su visión del asunto: “Me parece bien que lo hayan hecho a pesar de la derrota en Maguncia. Hoy en día la gente de fuera, sobre todo los medios de comunicación, creen que pueden dictar a los mayores qué hacer en su días libres”, explica.

Guardiola 'colapsa'

May 9, 2022

Pep Guardiola (51 años) sigue buscando la Champions League que le falta. Es precisamente en esa búsqueda incesante por hacerse con la máxima competición continental cuando más han sonado sus derrotas con goles en el último suspiro que han acabado con las aspiraciones del entrenador catalán, que vivió su primer colapso con el Barcelona.

Hay que volver 12 años atrás, cuando Guardiola perseguía su segunda Champions consecutiva con el Barça pero se encontró en las semifinales al Inter de Milán, dirigido por José Mourinho. Los azulgranas eran los grandes favoritos pero 13 minutos de frenesí en el Guiseppe Meazza fueron suficientes para que los interistas marcaran dos goles y pusieran patas arriba la eliminatoria.

Más cruel fue la vuelta de las semifinales de Liga de Campeones en la temporada 2013-14, la primera de Guardiola en el Bayern de Múnich. Su equipo arrasó en las rondas previas desplegando un gran fútbol antes de enfrentarse al Real Madrid, que le terminó devorando en 18 minutos con dos goles de Sergio Ramos y uno de Cristiano Ronaldo. El partido acabó 0-4 y el entrenador catalán ha reconocido en más de una ocasión que fue su “peor derrota”.

No obstante, la temporada siguiente, el Barcelona haría algo muy parecido marcando tres goles al Bayern en 17 minutos. Otro colapso de un equipo de Guardiola, que en el Manchester City también ha vivido noches aciagas en Champions: el Mónaco en 2017, el Liverpool en 2018, el Tottenham en 2019 y el Lyon en 2020 le dejaron fuera de combate en cuestión de minutos.

Así pues, el Real Madrid es el último equipo en aprovecharse de los ‘lapsus’ del City de Guardiola, y es precisamente el equipo madridista el mejor dato ostenta por su remontada exprés en el Santiago Bernabéu. Rodrygo, por partida doble, y Benzema de penalti, marcaron tres goles en tan solo seis minutos de juego que dejaron al entrenador catalán fuera de una nueva final de la Champions.

Bayern held at home by relegation-threatened Stuttgart

May 8, 2022

VfB Stuttgart secured what could prove to be a big point in their fight against relegation as they held Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena.

Stuttgart came into the game sitting in the relegation play-off place in 16th, and realistically, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side needed a win to stand a chance of securing outright safety.

They got off to the ideal start as Tiago Tomas opened the scoring with a superb finish from the edge of the box after just eight minutes.

Bundesliga

Mainz stun Bayern with comprehensive win

30/04/2022 AT 12:36

However, their lead did not last long as Bayern were back level in the 35th minute. Serge Gnabry’s low shot from inside the area took a touch off Stuttgart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos and trickled into the net.

Bayern then took the lead just before half-time, Thomas Muller placing a low shot into the bottom corner after a great piece of individual skill from the attacker.

But the tables were turned once again as Stuttgart equalised early into the second half. Sasa Kalajdzic planted a bullet back-post header beyond Manuel Neuer from Borna Sosa’s cross.

Despite both teams going for it, neither were able to find the winner, and the spoils were shared, with Bayern having Kingsley Coman sent off deep into injury-time.

Stuttgart remain in the relegation play-off place in 16th, three points behind Hertha Berlin with one game left to play and a far superior goal difference. Bayern have taken one point from their two games since being crowned champions.

More to follow

TALKING POINT – That point could prove crucial for Stuttgart

This may turn out to be a huge point on the board for Die Roten in their battle against relegation, as it effectively condemns Arminia Bielefeld to the drop automatically because of their poor goal difference.

Although Stuttgart still occupy the relegation play-off place, which could see them take on Hamburger SV or Darmstadt should they finish in that position after the final Bundesliga matchday, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side could yet finish in 15th to secure safety if they win at home against 7th placed Koln next weekend and Hertha Berlin lose to Borussia Dortmund.

Hertha’s goal difference is significantly worse than Stuttgart’s, therefore if both sides finish the season on the same points tally, Die Roten would secure Bundesliga football for next season.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH – Sasa Kalajdzic

Sasa Kalajdzic vom VfB Stuttgart

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The Austrian striker proved to be a handful all afternoon for Bayern, and really should’ve had a second goal to show for his efforts on the pitch in addition to his strike early in the second half.

Shortly after levelling the scoring with his excellent header at the back post from Borna Sosa’s cross, the 24-year-old had another huge chance as he found himself one-on-one with Manuel Neuer inside the box, but his finish was tame and was straight at the Bayern goalkeeper.

In total, Kalajdzic also made three key passes, won four aerial duels and made one successful tackle.

PLAYER RATINGS

FC Bayern: Neuer 6, Pavard 6, Upamecano 7, Nianzou 6, Davies 7, Kimmich 7, Goretzka 6, Coman 6, Muller 7, Gnabry 8, Lewandowski 7. Subs: Roca 6, Sule 6, Tolisso 6, Choupo-Moting 6, Sabitzer 6.

VfB Stuttgart: Muller 7, Ito 6, Anton 6, Mavropanos 6, Fuhrich 6, Endo 7, Karazor 7, Sosa 7, Tomas 7, Marmoush 7, Kalajdzic 8. Subs: Forster 6, Thommy 6, Coulibaly 6, Mangala 6.

KEY MOMENTS

8’ – GOAL! (Tiago Tomas) – What a start for Stuttgart! That could prove to be a huge goal. The 6,300 Die Roten fans in the stands are delighted. Tiago Tomas lashes in a fantastic effort into the roof of the net from the edge of the box after getting the lay-off from Marmoush down the right byline. What a finish from the 19-year-old.

11’ – OFF THE BAR! – Thomas Muller smacks the bar with an audacious effort from inside the box! Kimmich collects and clips a pass to the right for Gnabry, who volleys into the danger zone. It’s blocked, and there’s Müller who attempts a scissor-kick but it comes back against the crossbar. Let-off for Stuttgart! Bayern have reacted well.

35’ – GOAL! (Serge Gnabry) – Bayern respond! Mavropanos has turned the ball into his own net from Serge Gnabry’s shot towards goal from the right side of the box, but the Bayern man is credited with the strike. Bayern back in it!

44’ – GOAL! (Thomas Muller) – Bayern have turned it around here! Thomas Muller puts Bayern in front with a fantastic toe-poked finish from inside the area! Upamecano plays him in, and Muller does all the hard work with a sublime first touch to take the ball away from Ito, before placing it into the bottom corner with his left foot. Outstanding from the Bayern man.

52’- GOAL! (Sasa Kalajdzic) – The visitors have pegged Bayern back here! It is Kalajdzic with a fantastic header at the back post from Sosa’s cross! He completely out jumps Nianzou there and Stuttgart have a big goal again. That whole move came from Upamecano being cheaply dispossessed.

KEY STATS

  • Since beginning of 2020-21, Stuttgart’s Sasa Kalaidzic has scored nine goals from assists by Borna Sosa, only goals from Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski via Thomas Müller assists have produced more Bundesliga goals in this time (14).
  • Stuttgart have now not won in six Bundesliga fixtures (D4, L2).

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