Another gala display in the Champions League: Bayern sweep aside Brugge | OneFootball

FC Bayern continues to march on in the Champions League. The Munich team celebrated a commanding 4-0 home victory against Club Brugge on Wednesday evening.

Third CL game, third win! FC Bayern has extended its winning streak and secured a clear 4-0 home victory against the Belgian top club Club Brugge on the 3rd matchday of the CL group stage. For Vincent Kompany and his team, it was the 12th consecutive win.

With this success, the Munich team has taken another step towards direct qualification for the round of 16.

Kompany's Surprise in the Starting Lineup

Compared to the 2-1 victory against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, Kompany made only two personnel changes to his starting lineup (Guerreiro for Boey, Karl for Jackson). However, there were also tactical changes: Laimer played again on the right defensive side. Additionally, Kane moved to the forward position. Against BVB, the Englishman was still playing in the number ten position.

Lightning Start Thanks to Karl's Dream Goal – Kane and Diaz Follow Up

FC Bayern started like a fire brigade and was already leading 2-0 after 15 minutes. Youngster Lennart Karl put Munich ahead in the 5th minute with a precise long-range shot from about 18 meters, classified as a dream goal. In the 14th minute, top scorer Harry Kane followed up. After a precise pass from Konrad Laimer, the Englishman only had to push the ball over the goal line from close range.

Even after the lightning start, the Munich team did not let up and pushed for the next goal: Diaz was denied by Brugge keeper Jackers in the 20th minute. Karl narrowly missed a double in the 31st minute when his shot just rolled past the right post.

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In the 34th minute, it finally happened: After a beautiful combination between Laimer and Diaz, the Colombian didn't hesitate long and blasted the ball with a powerful shot under the crossbar for 3-0.

Shortly before the break, Bayern had another double chance: First, Diaz was denied from close range by Jackers. Kane hit the rebound against the post from a tight angle. At halftime, it remained 3-0 for the Munich team.

Bayern Misses Many Chances – Substitute Jackson Scores

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Even after the break, the Munich team remained the dominant side. The Kompany team pushed for the fourth goal. Kane was denied in a one-on-one duel by Jackers in the 58th minute. In the 64th minute, Spileers blocked a shot from Kane, preventing the 4-0.

In the 69th minute, Kompany brought on Leon Goretzka, Tom Bischof, and Nicolas Jackson (for Karl, Guerreiro, Kane) as fresh legs.

Even after the substitutions, the Munich team maintained their flow. In the 76th minute, FCB had a triple chance: First, Olise was denied by Jackers with a long-range shot from about 20 meters. The rebound landed at Jackson, but the Senegalese was also denied by the Brugge keeper. The second rebound landed at Diaz, whose shot was cleared off the line by Spileers.

Bayern did not give up, however. In the 79th minute, they rewarded themselves for their high commitment: Laimer appeared free in front of the Brugge goal. Spileers managed to prevent the shot at the last second. However, the ball landed at Jackson, who increased the score to 4-0 from close range.

In three days, the action continues directly in the Bundesliga. On Saturday (October 25, from 3:30 PM), Harry Kane and Co. will visit Borussia Mönchengladbach. The next Champions League game is not until November 4, when the German record champions will visit the reigning CL winner Paris Saint-Germain.

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