Bayern Munich managed to frustrate Barcelona’s resistance with a convincing score of 2-0.
The Bayern Munich vs Barcelona match is presented in the 2022/2023 Champions League Group C matchday 2 duel, Allianz Arena, Tuesday (13/9/2022).
The match was tight between two strong teams.
Barcelona are not without threats, but this time Bayern proved their toughness at home.
Match Summary
Bayern’s goal in this match occurred in the second half in the span of four minutes.
Lucas Hernandez scores the opener (50′), Leroy Sane doubles it (54′).
Barcelona continued to try to fight back after that, but seemed to struggle to find gaps in Bayern’s defence.
Julian Nagelsmann’s men managed to wrap up an important victory.
Both teams started the game at a high tempo. Barcelona tried to press the host.
The 9th and 10th minutes, Lewandowski and Raphinha took turns getting good opportunities, but there was still resistance from Neuer.
Barcelona’s breakthrough at the beginning of the game seemed a little surprised Bayern.
The hosts tried to set the tempo, but until the 20th minute it was Barcelona who more often got the opportunity.
Barcelona’s attacks often start with the movement of Pedri and Dembele.
Several players had their chance to shoot, including Lewandowski, but still not good enough.
It’s been 30 minutes, Bayern slowly escaped the pressure.
Leroy Sane gets a shot.
Musiala also made trouble for Barcelona’s defenders, but there were no goals.
5 minutes at the end of the first half, Pedri served Lewandowski in the penalty box. The firing range was open, but there was still a block from Mazaroui.
Both teams could not score until the end of the first 45 minutes. Lewandowski had five shots, but only one was really dangerous.
The score 0-0 took the players to the locker room.
Barca had more chances in the first half, so Bayern had to respond in the second.
In the first 5 minutes, there seemed to be a change in the intensity of Bayern’s game.
The 50th minute, Bayern finally broke the deadlock. Kimmich’s corner dives into the near post.
Raphinha anticipated wrong and let Hernandez free to head the ball. Goal! Bayern 1-0 Barcelona.
In the 54th minute, Bayern doubled their lead. This time a quick attack scheme.
Musiala made a row of Barca defenders topsy-turvy to serve Sane who finished it perfectly. Goal! Bayern 2-0 Barcelona.
Conceding two quick goals messed up Barca’s game. Xavi tried to respond with substitutions.
Barcelona threatened several times, but again had problems with finishing.
Entering the final 10 minutes, Barcelona continued to try to confine Bayern, but the host’s defense was still very neat.
Barcelona’s attacks are quite easy to read and stop.
Additional time of 3 minutes is not enough for Barcelona to score a goal back.
Shots from outside the penalty box did not threaten Neuer.
The referee blew the long whistle. Score 2-0 for Bayern Munich victory.
