Bayern Munich (H) - CL QF | Post Match Thread

[BlueAnorak]

Having watched the game again, I'm not suprised Kevin was subbed. Continual fouling on him throughout the game with many tackles leaving a foot on him.
I doubt he'll be playing against Leicester.

 

[BlueAnorak]

We really were magnificent - especially in defence.

 

[Dribble]

An absolutely brilliant performance. We've matured so much & now look right at home at the top end of European football.

We allowed Bayern the ball in their half, but aside from Leroy's long-range efforts, we were mainly comfortable. We did to Bayern, what the elite teams used to do to us.

It's pointless highlighting individual players, because to a man we were exceptional. Ederson pulled off several good saves in horrible conditions & gave us confidence in defence. The slight tweak with Stones playing CB, stepping into midfield worked a treat.

In reality, we could have won by 5 or 6 but 3 will more than do. We're only at halftime, & Bayern are at home in the return leg, so the final result of the tie isn't a given. However, Bayern will be more than aware that we're as capable of scoring at the Allianz as they are.

Hopefully KDB's OK. Pep said it was a tactical substitution & not an injury. I'd have rather face Leicester last weekend before a possible new manager bounce, but it is what it is. Roll on Saturday...

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Steady on.

I've had some bad sex in my time, drone as a lot to answer for; )

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

Feels like there's something Italian about the way we're defending at the moment. Four big, tough, players who love to defend / tackle and are all comfortable in possession.

The system is more innovative but the attitude about stopping the other team getting easy chances is the same.

We've started making it as difficult as possible to score against us. Bodies on the line every time.

 

[didsburyblu]

Can't really comment didn't stay for the game pissed off I didn't get my light show... Pep out!! ;)

 

[herrock]

Shoutout for ederson, usually very little to do but last night was spot on with everything

 

[BringBackSwales]

These have scored an average of over 3 per game in the bundeslega, and 11 in 4 home CL games (3 of which have been Barce Inter and PSG), also not conceded at home in the CL either, definitely not to be taken lightly, which is how Pep will see it

 

[eastmanc]

We really were magnificent - especially in defence.

I questioned Pep's decision before the game not to have Walker on at fullback, how wrong was I. City were defensively brilliant, all of them.

 

[Doctor Jimmy and Mr Jim]

5am watching best team in the fukin world with my lad in opposite side of world on holiday in Oz. We woke the whole gaff up :)

That's a brilliant photo! Well done mate!

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

Shoutout for ederson, usually very little to do but last night was spot on with everything

Specially in a swirling wind and rain smashing down. Some of those shots Sane hit were moving all over the place.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I questioned Pep's decision before the game not to have Walker on at fullback, how wrong was I. City were defensively brilliant, all of them.

Akanji had his best game for City last night

 

[BringBackSwales]

Shoutout for ederson, usually very little to do but last night was spot on with everything

That was a great and vital save from Sane at the start of the second half

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Feels like there's something Italian about the way we're defending at the moment. Four big, tough, players who love to defend / tackle and are all comfortable in possession.

The system is more innovative but the attitude about stopping the other team getting easy chances is the same.

We've started making it as difficult as possible to score against us. Bodies on the line every time.

And not a single natural full back amongst them.

 

[flook]

He looked a player in the chavs youth team.

Similar to when we signed Yaya, Kun & Dave I was over the Bluemoon when he joined us.

Watched him since his early days at Bournemouth, he was a class act back then, positional sense better than anyone I can recall seeing, the general lack of enthusiasm for his signing was piss poor to be honest, though most have now woken up to his qualities. There isn't a better out and out defender in the premier league than Ake

 

[BringBackSwales]

And not a single natural full back amongst them.

Ake has developed into that position so well, defensively he makes Cancelo and Zinchenko look poor. He is pretty decent when he comes forward too

 

[Tricky_Trev]

I have an insanely busy day at work but I’ve spent all morning re-watching the highlights on loop. The combination of City and working from home is going to get me the sack.

 

[flook]

read most of this thread but not all

no mentions of the strange one side first half performance of the man in the middle he gave us nothing and the linesman or is it person these days missed the ball going out of play on numerous occasions

overall it was fantastic game

General consensus (and one I agree with) seems to be that the ref was good, far better than the fuckwits we get in the league. I don't recall a single controversial decision of any note (for either side)

 

[shevtheblue]

There has been a clear shift for City's play. We have always been a team for control, but actually Walker and Cancelo would sometimes negate some of that which is great sometimes, but other times it causes instability. Although we didn't have loads of the ball last night, having Stones and Ake gives stability and they are both able to play different positions for us. Last night Stones actually played how we finished the game against Liverpool, CB & 6, it was really fluid between him, Ake and Rodri in who cycled between those spots.
Bernardo gave Alphonso Davies absolute nightmares, he obv didn't think Bernie would take him on but at times he was taking the piss out of him. I'm sure there was one moment where he megged Davies 3 times in a row!
Rodri's goal was brilliant, he clearly has it in his locker to score different types of goals and should be encouraged to do so as much as possible imo.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Just wanted to add my thruppence.
Amazing result and just so proud of our players, our fans, our club.