Bayern Munich took the first opportunity to intimidate the competition: a week before the kick-off of the German Bundesliga, the champions won the Supercup against Leipzig 5-3 and were brilliant for an hour.
In the first competitive game after the departure of top scorer Robert Lewandowski, access Sadio Mane contributed the 2-0. “It was a perfect night. My first game, my first title with this exciting club. I’m happy,” said the ex-Salzburger, who came from Liverpool.
Jamal Musiala in particular played brilliantly: The enthusiastic youngster made it 1-0 after less than 15 minutes and set up the goals for Mane and Benjamin Pavard before the break. Sports Director Hasan Salihamidzic described the 19-year-old as “eye candy”. “He was world class,” said coach Julian Nagelsmann: “If he plays like that, he’s indispensable.”
Laimer for Rangnick world class
The ÖFB team manager Ralf Rangnick, commenting as a TV expert, also awarded the title “world class” to Konrad Laimer from Salzburg, who is being courted by Bayern. A change in the midfielder, who is outstanding at Leipzig, would be a real weakening for Leipzig and at the same time a strengthening of the competitor from Munich, explained Rangnick.
But even without Laimer, the series champion will be difficult to bend in the new season. You’ve already seen signs that “we can play really good football,” said Salihamidzic, but of course there was still room for improvement. “It was an exclamation point to start the season with a trophy,” said goal scorer Serge Gnabry. He set high goals: “In the Bundesliga we want to defend the title, in the cup we want the title – and in the Champions League we want to get as far as possible.”
Source: Nachrichten
