Bayern Munich vs FC Copenhagen: Exciting Match Recap and First Impressions

Reactions and Insights

• Bayern Munich rotated their players and ended in a draw. It raises questions about the future roles of the substitutes who played.
• Even with Harry Kane, Bayern struggled to score and had to fight for penalties in the final minutes. They were unable to create significant scoring opportunities except for a single header by Müller in the first half.
• Leon Goretzka’s outstanding performance at center-back might prompt Julian Nagelsmann to use him in the same position for Germany.
• The referee’s decisions were highly controversial, with missed penalties and the perceived failure to uphold the rules. It was a game-changing performance.

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Final: Bayern Munich 0-0 FC Copenhagen.

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63’ — Subs: Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry, and Pavlović replaced Guerreiro, Tel, and Coman.

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45’ — The second half is underway!

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Halftime: No highlights to report.

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Kickoff: Let the game begin!

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One hour until kickoff: Thomas Tuchel chose a rotated lineup for Bayern Munich, with Thomas Müller and Mathys Tel starting. Leon Goretzka played at center-back. Alphonso Davies and Raphaël Guerreiro made their long-awaited returns to the team.

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As Bayern Munich hosts FC Copenhagen, the match holds little significance for the outcome of Group A from Bayern’s perspective. The team looks to maintain their unbeaten run in the Champions League and provide much-needed rest for their players.

It’s Bayern time.

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Match Details

Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

Time: 9:00 pm local time, 3:00 pm EST

TV/streaming: Paramount+, Find Your Country

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