Bayern Munich 2-0 Union SG: Four Key Observations
- Bayern Munich secured their place in the Champions League last 16 on December 12, 2023, with a 2-1 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise, avoiding the playoff round.
- Bayern Munich's starting lineup presented a surprise for many observers.
- This tactical shift raised eyebrows, as Guerreiro is not typically considered a strong defensive fullback.
Kane’s Brace Sends bayern Munich Through to champions League Last 16
Bayern Munich secured their place in the Champions League last 16 on December 12, 2023, with a 2-1 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise, avoiding the playoff round. A brace from Harry Kane,including a penalty,proved decisive against a resilient Belgian side that mirrored tactics seen from RB Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Unexpected Lineup Changes
Bayern Munich’s starting lineup presented a surprise for many observers. Initial expectations pointed to Aleksandar Pavlović and Tom Bischof starting in midfield, with Raphaël Guerreiro and Joshua Kimmich at left and right fullback, respectively. Though, the actual lineup saw Guerreiro deployed at right-back, Bischof at left-back, and Pavlović and Kimmich partnering in midfield.
This tactical shift raised eyebrows, as Guerreiro is not typically considered a strong defensive fullback. Kimmich, a regular in midfield, was instead positioned at right back.