Kim Min-jae Stopped Winning Consecutive Games
Kim Min-jae's absence broke his winning streak.
Bayern Munich faced FC Copenhagen in the fifth Group A match of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, at 5 a.m. on the 30th, drawing 0-0.
Munich, which has already confirmed its advance to the round of 16 as the group's top-ranked team, maintained its top spot with 13 points 4 wins and 1 draw. Copenhagen finished second with five points 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Munich pulled out a 4-2-3-1 formation. Harry Kane was looking to score at the front line, and Mattis Tell-Thomas Muller-Kingsley Coman was in the second line of attack. Hapael Geheiru-Yozua Kimihi filled the midfield and Alfonso Davis-da Upamecano-Leon Goretzka-Konrat Reimer packed a four-back. The goal was guarded by the goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
On the same day, defensive midfielder Goretzka took over for Munich as Kim Min-jae was injured in the previous game. While unveiling the starting lineup on the same day, the Munich club also announced in an official social media comment, "Kim Min-jae was excluded from this game along with Chupo-Moting and Mazraoui due to hip contusion."
Goretzka, who has been a midfielder throughout his career, showed good defense. After playing full 90 minutes, he connected 121 of a total of 130 passes to his teammates, recording a high pass success rate of 93%, 17 of which were passes that went all the way to the attack area.
There was not much of a loss crisis due to the large objective power gap between Munich and Copenhagen, but Goretzka did not play bad as a center back, recording one blocking, one clearing, one interception and 10 ball recoveries. However, Kim Min-jae's empty seat was clearly felt.
However, Munich rarely created a scoring opportunity. It created a chance early in the first half, but Tell, Müller's shot was either off the goal or blocked by goalkeeper Camille Grabara. Kane also had a chance in the second half, but his powerful shot was struck by Grabara with his fingertips.
In addition, there were several suspected penalty kicks, including Mueller being pushed down in the box, but each time, it was decided that it was a legitimate competition through VAR. After the match, UEFA announced on its official website the evaluation of legendary German midfielder Michael Ballack, who played for Munich as a player.
Ballack said, "Sometimes even in an aggressive game, you can't completely perform your scoring duties. In that case, the draw should be accepted. In the case of Munich, the record was at stake, but that doesn't mean the opponent's defense opens it up. Copenhagen did well in this game," he said.
Munich manager Thomas Tuchel was concerned about the team's physical condition after the match. "Nusair Mazraoui was originally going to be able to play, but he went back sick," he said, adding, "I hope Mazraoui will return quickly, but I'm not sure."
"In addition, Kim Min-jae and Chupo Motting were also unable to come out due to injuries. Fortunately, both players will be fine until the upcoming Berlin Union match. "I will watch and judge the results of the training in Berlin," he said of the upcoming match. 사설토토
In many ways, the bitter results are likely to come out as an all-out battle because Munich is competing for the lead in the league. In addition, Kim Min-jae was less than expected in the game, so chances are high that he will return quickly. Naturally, he is expected to play against Berlin on the weekend.