Chelsea FC is a relatively young squad and its head coach, Enzo Maresca, thinks that the big game experience of Bayern Munich proved to be invaluable during the 3-1 win in the Champions League by the Bavarians.
“In terms of experience between them and us, there’s a huge difference because of the games they have played, because of the age. Even with that, we competed in the right way in this stadium against this team. I came here before with different teams, it’s so difficult to come here and compete,
you can’t come here and dominate for 90 minutes,” said Maresca (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Maresca is not wrong, but the game also acted as a good proving ground for his squad. Now, Chelsea understands the stakes at play and what it means to play under the brought lights on the road in the Champions League.
Itr can only get better from that experience.
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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