Bavarian Football Works
Bayern Munich by no means had a perfect performance against an unexpectedly stubborn Borussia Mönchengladbach side. However, given the aid of key substitutions and a relentless fighting spirit, Kompany’s side were able to extend their perfect start to the season, tying a key European record in the process.
Here are the biggest takeaways from the game.
Maybe it was the traffic that delayed the start of the game. Maybe it was Vincent Kompany’s squad rotation. It also could have been complacency or even fatigue. Whatever you want to call it, Bayern Munich’s first half against Borussia Mönchengladbach was among the worst under Kompany’s managerial tenure.
Let’s start with an issue…