Category Archives: Champions League

Out of Europe, out of places to hide

For the German champions, the cracks have been on show all season. And against a defensively inspired Villarreal, there was no paper left to cover them with Tuesday, 12 April 2022, UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg: FC Bayern Munich 1-1 Villarreal CF (1-2 agg.) There is no reason to call for Julian Nagelsmann’s head.Continue reading “Out of Europe, out of places to hide”

Philippe Coutinho – the missing piece in FC Bayern’s tactical jigsaw?

Philippe Coutinho is a creative player who can offer a new approach to Bayern Munich’s attack, which has been at times sluggish and ineffective by their own high standards. Although it’s a cliche, the grass doesn’t seem to be greener for Coutinho. After leaving Liverpool, they found themselves Champions League winners two seasons later, andContinue reading “Philippe Coutinho – the missing piece in FC Bayern’s tactical jigsaw?”