Champions League underdogs? Tah: We talk on the pitch | OneFootball

FC Bayern started the new Champions League season with a victory. After the duel against Chelsea, Jonathan Tah had some clear words.

Before the start, statements by Uli Hoeneß had caused discussions. The honorary president had classified FC Bayern as a kind of outsider compared to the competition - an impression not everyone shared.

After the 3:1 against Chelsea, Jonathan Tah made it clear: "There was a lot of talk. Some statements were a bit disrespectful. We speak on the pitch, which we did today. We have made a statement and should continue in the same way."

And further: "FC Bayern was never an outsider - and will never be. We don't have to talk about it much. As I said: We speak on the pitch."

Strong Kane seals opening victory

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The Munich team made a strong start against Chelsea. An own goal by Chalobah and a converted penalty by Kane quickly led to a 2:0 lead. Palmer brought the guests back into the game before the break, but Kane restored the old distance in the second half.

Vincent Kompany relied on the same eleven as in the Bundesliga victory against HSV. Pavlovic started in midfield, Tah defended next to de Ligt. After the break, the 29-year-old was substituted with a yellow card. For FC Bayern, it was the 22nd consecutive opening victory in the Champions League.

Rummenigge also disagrees - Kane remains confident

In response to Hoeneß's statements, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had already clearly disagreed: "We are never outsiders. We may not always be the favourites, but that's not a bad thing." Harry Kane also showed confidence before the game: "A club like Bayern always expects to win every competition."

With the opening victory against Chelsea, FC Bayern has made a sporting exclamation mark - and at the same time answered the discussions of the past days on the pitch.

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