The people of Munich are happy about a “great victory” – and about Bayer Leverkusen’s draw. A championship final is approaching.
After Bayer Leverkusen’s 0-0 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern Munich has the German championship title back in its own hands.
“It’s important that we get points and that we put Leverkusen under pressure in order to survive in this phase of the season when we already have a lot of injuries,” Thomas Müller announced the motto. “A good win in Augsburg – many teams are struggling here. Let’s move on!” Müller is aiming for Munich’s twelfth championship title in a row.
Duel on the Rhine
“Winning a game like that is really cool,” said midfielder Leon Goretzka. “These are simply very important victories.” In the table, the German record champions have moved within two points of autumn champions Leverkusen. In two weeks, the two top teams in the Bundesliga will meet in a direct duel on the Rhine.
“We have to hold on, those who aren’t there aren’t there, we have to accept the reality. We still have enough opportunities to win the games,” said Müller in view of the failure list. The youngest injured is winger Kingsley Coman, who suffered a torn knee ligament in Augsburg.
All-rounder Guerreiro
Raphaël Guerreiro is turning out to be an all-rounder in these injury-ridden days. Sometimes in midfield, sometimes as a left-back and against Augsburg as a right-back. “A big compliment. Especially to Rapha, he reminded me a bit of Philipp Lahm, who can be used in many positions,” said captain Manuel Neuer. “It’s not easy for the left-footed player to play on the right.”
The Munich team continues in a week at home against Leverkusen’s opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach. “We don’t have these relaxed games in the Bundesliga at the moment. It’s a lot about fighting, so nothing works for us alone, as we are used to against teams that we maybe shoot down with three or four goals. That “It’s just this phase now,” said Neuer.
Source: Stern
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