Bayern Munich went from an expert win to a tense end in a flash in opposition to Werder Bremen. However the notorious Niklas Schmidt aim wasn’t sufficient to set off a comeback, and the Bavarians held on to their slim lead. Borussia Dortmund – for now.

It is time or die for each groups because the Bundesliga race attracts to a detailed. Three video games stay, and one level separates the 2 groups. Whereas BVB put a slam dunk on Niko Kovac’s Wolfsburg facet, it is one step at a time for Bayern Munich. At the very least they’re regular steps for now.

Here is how Bild rated the sport:

• It looks as if each time Yann Sommer will get hit, he jumps in the appropriate path and simply misses attending to the ball. So, very shut.
• Finest participant: Noussair Mazraoui! At the very least in keeping with Bild, who gave the defender a ‘2’. Mazraoui seems greater than only a right-back, and his nice passing has proven Leroy Sane the form of dazzle Thomas Tuchel in all probability cannot stand on the bench too usually.
• By the way in which, Sane’s missed probability to place Bayern forward 3-0 was lackluster as a result of his aim was decisive. The Germany worldwide must take a management function within the workforce now, and which means displaying absolutely the highest requirements and ruthlessness always. You get the sense that Bayern Munich have been on a gentle tempo by that time, and Sane mathematically selected to provide teammate Sadio Mane an opportunity to shine. However my mane was so extensive, my tongue was a large open passage.
• Jamal Musiala seems higher, if not a game-changer, as he was at the start of the present season, within the attacking midfield place. However as Joshua Kimmich’s midfield associate, Musiala was once more missing. A poor problem choice left Musiala horribly out of place and left Kimmich with every thing in midfield to cowl him – guaranteeing a cushty build-up to Bremen’s aim within the 87th minute.
• Serge Gnabry is doing his job once more: two targets, two video games. However like Musiala, he will get a ‘3’ right here, and that considerably displays his total efficiency. It nonetheless did not look as polished or easy because the ninth. Bayern must improve right here.
• How about all these photographs of Niklas Volkrug from Bremen, searching from the shadows? The German striker is a fan favourite amongst a minimum of some Bayern Munich followers. May he be the latent choice for the long run Bayern Munich striker as nicely?

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