Why Wolfsburg win is worth more than three points for Bayern
Two completely different halves, an outstanding Jonas Urbig between the posts and a wonder goal from Michael Olise – thanks to an ultimately deserved 1-0 win against a spirited VfL Wolfsburg si...
Why Wolfsburg win is worth more than three points for Bayern Two completely different halves, an outstanding Jonas Urbig between the posts and a wonder goal from Michael Olise – thanks to an ultimately deserved 1-0 win against a spirited VfL Wolfsburg side on Saturday evening, FC Bayern will finish this Bundesliga season without defeat on the road. But the narrow success against the relegation-threatened Wolves, just four days after the bitter Champions League elimination, was a huge effort for the German champions. “It started from scratch again today.
It’s clear that Wednesday hurt a lot, but we don’t need to dwell on that or feel sorry for ourselves, it goes on,” commented Urbig. Urbig? ‘Amazing!
’ Bayern settled into the game well in the first half, had significantly more of the ball, but became increasingly exposed to losses of possession in midfield. Bayern’s play looked hectic, untidy and error-prone. “We started well but lost our patience,” acknowledged coach Vincent Kompany .
Wolfsburg, who started the season with a strong squad and ambitions of qualifying for Europe, countered with purpose, speed and danger. Urbig was called into action several times in the early stages and repeatedly frustrated the hosts with rapid reflexes. The 22-year-old even rescued teammate Leon Goretzka , who inadvertently deflected the ball towards his own goal at one point.
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