Initial Reaction: Bayen Munich held to a draw by RB Leipzig. Will poor game management and lack of attacking strategy cost the team against PSG?

The FTBL Index
2 min readJan 20, 2023

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It was a match that had fans on the edge of their seats as Bayern Munich faced off against RB Leipzig. The tension was palpable from the start as Leipzig initially struggled to find their footing. As the game progressed, the issues for Bayern became clear. The most notable one being their toothless attack. Only seven shots taken and two on target, fans were left wondering what was going on up there? Was it a lack of strategy or were the players simply not executing?

As the second half began, coach Julian Nagelsmann made some questionable substitutions, including taking off Musiala, a player who had been showing promise. But the real head-scratcher came when he didn’t bring on Thomas Muller until well after the 80th minute. By then, it was too late for the veteran player to make a game-changing impact. Was this poor game management on Nagelsmann’s part or was he trying to play a risky strategy?

The tension continued to build as the match progressed. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer’s distribution was lacking compared to Manuel Neuer, leaving fans wondering if this would cost the team the match. The wingers’ crossing abilities were also lacking, leaving fans questioning if they would be able to score the winning goal.

As the final minutes ticked away, the tension was at an all-time high. Fans held their breath as the referee blew the final whistle, signaling the end of the match. A draw, it was a bitter pill for Bayern Munich to swallow, but with a crucial match against PSG coming up, the team will have to work hard to bounce back and secure a victory. Only time will tell if they will be able to rise to the challenge.

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