November 6, 2024, 7:03 PM
November 6, 2024, 7:03 PM
Sané’s entry onto the field and a solitary goal from Musiala gave the victory (1-0) to a needy Bayern, which struggled to break the resistance of a solid Benfica and straighten its path a little in the Champions League.
The Bavarian team was not brilliant, but they deserved the three points and ended up achieving them in the second half against an opponent who was notable in their defensive work but dull in attack and who at no time seemed close to scoring a goal.
Bayern, coming off two consecutive defeats, had the ball as planned, but had a hard time breaking the tight defensive scheme put forward by Bruno Lage.
Vincent Kompany’s team was choked by the 5-3-2 of the Portuguese, very supportive and with hardly any errors. He dominated, but without clarity or precision. There was not much mobility either. And there was a lack of inspiration, especially Musiala, who failed somewhat in the first half.
We had to wait until the 32nd minute to see a shot on goal. From Kane, from 20 meters and centered, which Trubin stopped without much effort.
The English striker was encouraged with another closer shot shortly after, in one of the few times the hosts were able to run, and Bayern got into the mood. In a corner kick, first Kane and then Gnabry demanded the Ukrainian goalkeeper, who was quick with his hands.
Too little for a team forced to win and that had 21 victories in the last 26 home games in the Champions League. Benfica, who did not arrive with so much urgency, barely appeared in Neuer’s area, who only struggled in a somewhat crazy exit to the middle of the field.
The script did not change at the start of the second half. Bayern insisted, but the gaps did not appear. Kane culminated with a left-footed shot that was a good personal move.
Kompany moved his chip and put in Sané, who soon demanded Trubin with two shots with poison. And the goal ended up coming in a textbook play. Sané crosses to the far post, Kane makes a header and Musiala finishes with his head from close range.
Benfica put Cabral on and started playing with two forwards, but they did not even threaten a Bayern that could have increased its advantage in some isolated play, but ended up satisfied with a narrow victory that gives it a break before receiving PSG. .
