Bayern player ratings: Gnabry and Kimmich impress | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich was the outstanding man on the pitch in the 4–0 win over Luxembourg. Although Julian Nagelsmann once again deployed him at right-back, the Bayern captain was involved in almost every dangerous attacking move. After just a few minutes, Kimmich appeared centrally, tested the goalkeeper with a thunderous instep strike—and then took responsibility from the spot.

The 30-year-old confidently converted the penalty to make it 2–0 (21’) and added a poacher’s goal after the break to make it 4–0. In between, he repeatedly initiated attacks, loudly directed his teammates, and shaped Germany’s game with his presence. A performance that showed why Kimmich remains indispensable—no matter the position.

Gnabry in gala form – strong defensively and offensively

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Serge Gnabry carried his outstanding form from Munich into the national team as well. From the start he looked for one-on-ones, injected pace into the play, and regularly troubled the Luxembourg defense.

For the penalty to make it 2–0, he not only won the spot-kick but also forced Dirk Carlson into a last-man foul—red card included. Later, Gnabry capped his strong display with the goal to make it 3–0, which he initiated himself with great effort.

Particularly noteworthy: he also impressed in transition defense. His sliding tackle in the 32nd minute to stop a counterattack was even cheered by his teammates—symbolic of his new mentality.

Goretzka battles, Pavlovic wobbles, Tah stays calm

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Leon Goretzka worked hard to bring structure to the game but was only rarely able to make profitable use of his physical presence. He was involved in several attacking moves without making a decisive impact himself—solid but not dominant.

Aleksandar Pavlovic, on the other hand, left a mixed impression. The FC Bayern youngster looked committed but made too many misplaced passes and turnovers. Against Luxembourg, the 21-year-old had the chance to cement his position under Nagelsmann—instead, for now he remains a promise for the future.

Jonathan Tah had little to do defensively and was unable to make an impact going forward either. A quiet, almost inconspicuous evening for Bayern’s defensive leader.

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