Bayern’s second string shines, Leverkusen torn apart in top clash | OneFootball

On Matchday 9 of the Bundesliga, FC Bayern made another statement. In the summit clash with Bayer Leverkusen, the Munich side prevailed 3-0 on Saturday evening, clearly deciding the top match in their favor.

Vincent Kompany’s team thus remains in impressive form. The German record champions are currently riding a wave of success—after a commanding 4-1 win in the DFB Cup against 1. FC Köln, FCB celebrated their next triumph in the league just three days later against the in-form Leverkusen side.

With today’s victory, FC Bayern have extended their impressive winning streak to 15 consecutive competitive matches. At the same time, the Munich side ended a remarkable run by the Werkself: Kaspar Hjulmand’s team had previously gone 37 Bundesliga away games unbeaten—until the record champions arrived.

Kompany’s Plan Pays Off

The first dangerous shot came from Lennart Karl in the 8th minute. Cutting in from his right side, he unleashed one of his trademark curlers, but it was too central and straight at Mark Flekken’s goal. Seven minutes later, the youngster had his next chance, this time narrowly pushing the ball wide from a central position.

But the Munich lead wasn’t long in coming. After a quick throw by Manuel Neuer to Tom Bischof, he played a superb through ball to Serge Gnabry, who slotted home between Flekken’s legs in the 24th minute to make it 1-0.

Shortly after, the Munich side increased their lead. In the 31st minute, Konrad Laimer delivered a perfect cross from the right wing onto the head of Nicolas Jackson, who scored his first Bundesliga goal with his fifth touch of the ball.

Just before halftime, the Senegalese almost added a third, but was offside when he slotted the ball past Flekken into the net after a through ball. The 3-0 halftime score was ultimately secured by a Leverkusen player: in the 44th minute, Loïc Badé deflected a Guerreiro cross into his own net.

Bayern Also Control the Second Half

At the start of the second half, FC Bayern continued to control the game, though without creating any notable chances. Subsequently, Vincent Kompany brought on his star-studded attacking trio of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz.

The three newcomers seamlessly integrated into Bayern’s play and continued to provide control, though without creating major danger. The record champions remained in full control throughout, but no longer took significant risks.

Since Leverkusen had nothing left to offer, both teams let the game wind down slowly but surely, aiming to stay as fresh as possible for the upcoming Champions League week.

Tough Test Against Paris Awaits

For FC Bayern, the next top match is coming up right away next week. On Tuesday (November 4), the Munich side will visit reigning Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, who managed to win their dress rehearsal against Nice 1-0 in the 94th minute.

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