Joshua Kimmich promised Bayern Munich ‘energy’ in Wednesday’s Champions League league phase opener against Chelsea, and the Bavarians sure delivered.
Bayern cruised to a 3-1 performance in a result that did not always feel assured throughout the match, but was fully earned by the end of the 90 minutes. An impressive display, considering the opponents are coming off a strong showing as this summer’s Club World Cup Champions.
“Our energy is there, you can feel it. It’s important that we stay on our path,
regardless of the result,” Kimmich relayed after the match (as captured by FCBInside, via @iMiaSanMia). “Not everything was perfect today, especially at the beginning of the second half, but towards the end the team did very well again.”
Bayern has drawn a Champions League slate this year that includes the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, both away. An early win over the Blues, home at the Allianz, was just what the doctor ordered.
Bayern Munich hosted Chelsea in one of the most intriguing matchups on the second round of Matchday 1 in the Champions League’s League Phase.
The Bavarians were able to tough out a rugged 3-1 victory in a match that was not all that pleasing to the eye. Harry Kane’s brace and an own goal from Chelsea paced Bayern Munich. While Chelsea did some good things (including a terrific first half counterattack for a goal), the Londoners did not have enough gas in the tank to keep up with the German powerhouse.
Let’s get into the details, this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
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