In-depth analysis: Bayern Munich – Barcelona 4:0
Bayern defeated Barcelona 4-0. This game will probably go down in history for two reasons, as we might have witnessed the fall of one great team and the rise of another.
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Hertha BSC – Hamburger SV 1:0
Hertha BSC is celebrating their best start to a season ever. They convince with their strong transitions during their 1:0 victory over HSV. On the other hand, HSV is missing the right kind of balance.
Everton – Manchester City 2:0
City with the wrong starting formation, then lacking in creativity. Everton ruthlessly exploited the reigning champion’s problems and even showed beginnings of counterpressing.
Bayer Leverkusen – Bayern Munich 1:2
This rounds top matchup was played by Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. After the weak performance against Arsenal, the record champions needed to improve, even though the championship seems to be already wrapped up.
Bayern Munich – Borussia M’Gladbach 3:1
The opening game between FC Bayern and Borussia Mönchengladbach was a special game for tactic fetishists.
Bayern Munich’s pressing in 2012/13
The media, all experts, and fans of both teams seemed to agree: In the last two seasons, Dortmund’s superiority was largely due to their superior tactics. Pressing or counterpessing – Dortmund simply knew how to do it better.
Tottenham Hotspur – Internazionale 3:0
Spurs hosted Internazionale, the perhaps most interesting game of the Europa League round of sixteen.