What was the result
Benfica – Bayern München 2: 2 (1: 1)
Goals: 1: 0 Jiménez (27), 1: 1 Vidal (38), 1: 2 Müller (52), 2: 2 Talisca (76th)
first leg: 0: 1
What happened
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The Bayern came total clear the next round, but in between they wobbled, as in the first leg. At first she had everything under control, because most of the ball Dangerous but was then Benfica, took the first serious attack. 1: 0 lead. Shortly thereafter, fell almost 2: 0th But Arturo Vidal as already succeeded in Munich a goal. As the Bayern shot through a rehearsed corner the opening goal, everything seemed to be over. But Benfica equalized from a free kick and actually came on again. In injury time, the home team had shot almost a third goal, which would not certainly helped her. The atmosphere was great, the Bayern players raved about the Portuguese songs. The image of the evening shows Rui Vitória, the coach Benfica, who was sent from the referee the whistle:
Conclusion: The players of Bayern were more worthy, on it is now time reliance when it comes to business in Europe. but disclosed in both games deficiencies in defense. And not only there. Through the center and on the left the Elf developed no great danger, and the bad pass rate is higher than at the best of times. No longer a lot of play in Guardiola-scales on Toptoptop level.
Who was good at Bayern?
Good is an understatement for the performance of Philipp Lahm. He was best Bayern players. As in the first leg. As against Juventus. As has been true for a decade. This time, he was so strong that it even noticed television experts.
In defense Lahm held harmless, also won several head duels, what if he is known, is completely normal. In midfield he distributed the balls due to its unique in Germany quality with the ball in driving peace of mind. Offensively he was Bavaria’s most dangerous man. Again and again he came with tempo runs into the box. It was no coincidence that in Bavaria most ran down his right side. Since not even have to praise him for his cross, which preceded the balancing, and had to dodge in the middle of the keeper. Anyway Lahm was so active, like there are several Lahm on the court. Lahm fit to Lahm, who sends Lahm steep. As if it was his last chance to get into a Champions League semi-final. The guy is soon 33, but looked like the youngest in the field. Is this the end of Peter Pan?
His interviews make a, added, yes rarely hot. But this time Lahm had to offer Extraordinary also on vocals. In ZDF he said of the first goal: “You do not always look for the icing on the cake.” Or drop by the church into the village.
And what about the rest of Bavaria?
Most one speaks again about Arturo Vidal, one of the most dangerous midfielders in the world. What he proved again. The Tap-in to 1: 1, he slammed his weak left foot from eighteen meters into the net. He also won many duels. But we also looked back: The teamwork is probably not his favorite discipline.
Franck Ribéry found it hard to get past the opponent. Douglas Costa had a wide spread in passports and flanks. Thomas Müller often stuck. Javi Martinez reached no top speed after his long injury. Joshua Kimmich had some slip in it, not only from the great chance by Raúl Jiménez who almost to 2: 0 lead, as he as Xabi Alonso vorbeigrätschte the box on the ball.
What was new with Manuel
At 1: 0 he flew through the area, as if to make Vitoria competition, the club Adler Benfica. However, there was a bit cross from Eliseu, the New is not reached. The timing of the scorer was also very good. Actually had Neuer no chance, probably not even know if he had remained on the line. The kick to 2: 2 was so sharp that he could do nothing. Anyway, it could not be fazed New. This was seen shortly before the end with a sharp, precise direct pass 60 meters.
And Pep Guardiola?
The people who see only world-class player in the Bayern squad, evaluate the next round against Benfica for granted. With Bayern caretaker would bring trophies, says many. If he can not score. Here Guardiola is still responsible for a good part of the quality and the victory of Bayern. It takes effect on the player, his signature is always visible, even on bad days and phases. More than other teams in the Champions League Bayern a style of Atlético Madrid apart perhaps.
Guardiola is now in its seventh season head coach. Record: six-time champions (as being the thing this year brings to the finish), seven times the semifinals of the Champions League. This looks almost not made by chance. It is expected that he first won the Cup with Bayern. But one thing he will not have experienced in Munich when he leaves the city: his former club Barcelona rauszuwerfen (see next question).
How did the other semi-final?
The favorite was eliminated. Surprisingly, though not quite the way you would have seen a few weeks ago. But the defending champion from Barcelona, the ailing since some games, lost the away match against Atlético 0:. 2 Much possession, but harmless. To make matters worse the referee overlooked a penalty for Barca, but also a red card. That is: Never before has a club the Champions League twice in a row to win, and will this year continue.
Nevertheless, in the semifinals wait agreeable tasks on Guardiola: his future club Manchester City, Atlético, which many experts now considered a favorite, or Ronaldo Madrid.
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