Champions League
Bayern like “next to jet” to 3-1 – Mazraoui talks
Noussair Mazraoui from FC Bayern Munich (M) in a duel with Wilfried Zaha from Galatasaray Istanbul. photo
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FC Bayern’s record series are maintained. After the 3-1 win in Istanbul, the Munich team are also looking forward to the return of captain Neuer. The issue of Mazraoui continues to concern the club.
The Moroccan, who returned to the starting line-up after a muscle injury in the 3-1 Champions League win against Galatasaray Istanbul, had attracted a lot of criticism for his pro-Palestinian social media post. He was allowed to stay in the FC Bayern squad.
Mazraoui at a table with Peretz
“We obviously want to fully integrate our player Noussair Mazraoui into our team. There will be further discussions,” said Dreesen. “I’m sure it’s good tonight to concentrate on the sport, celebrate the evening and, above all, reflect on this game to some extent.” Mazraoui sat at a table with Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz during the night’s round.
The football evening before, which the Munich stars and their noble fans were able to end with shrimp salad, salmon or baklava in their luxury hotel, was a deafening noise. An ultimately ice-cold FC Bayern continued its record series. The Munich team has been unbeaten in 37 group games in the premier class and has won all of the last 16 games. Eight away wins in a row are also a record.
“I didn’t play in all 37 games, otherwise I would be pretty proud,” said coach Thomas Tuchel with a laugh. “The team can be proud. It’s a hard piece of work every time. Consistently showing this mentality, hunger and quality is what defines FC Bayern. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Tuchel: “We had to suffer a lot in the first half”
In the cauldron of Rams Park, record purchasers Harry Kane (73rd minute) and Jamal Musiala (79th) made the Munich team celebrate their victory and their extended lead in the table. After Kingsley Coman (8th) silenced the deafening cheering of the fans in Rams Park early, but only for a short time, the Turkish champions turned up the heat not only with Mauro Icardi’s cheeky penalty kick (30th).
“We had to suffer a lot in the first half. The reaction was very good from the team – big compliments,” said Tuchel. And that in a hot atmosphere. 132 decibels were measured in the meantime. “That corresponds to the noise level of a jet aircraft,” said Dreesen. “We felt like we were next to a jet plane during this incredible game.”
Manuel Neuer will soon be flying with us again. The long-injured captain could be back in the Bayern goal for the first time in almost a year on Saturday in the home game against Darmstadt 98. “First and foremost, I’m happy for him personally. I think only he knows what a hard path he’s taken,” said Joshua Kimmich.
The representative, who was once again strong against Istanbul, doesn’t like to sit on the bench, but also without any trouble. “Of course you’re always happy when you play. I know my role at FC Bayern and Manu has now fought his way back,” said Ulreich. “I’m happy for him because it’s been a long road for him too. If Manu plays at the weekend, Manu will make a good comeback.”