Champions League: FC Bayern humiliates Barcelona again

Stand: 14.09.2021| Reading time: 4 minutes

Dhe FC Bayern started the new season of the Champions League with an undisputed victory. One year after the legendary 8-2 in the quarter-finals of the premier class, the Munich team won 3-0 (1-0) at FC Barcelona this time. “If you win 3-0 here at the start, that’s a very important signal,” said Thomas Müller. VfL Wolfsburg were outnumbered to score 0-0 at French surprise champions OSC Lille.

Against the Catalans, who were plagued by many injuries and financial problems, a class difference became clear at times. Manuel Neuer remained unemployed for the entire season. Barcelona didn’t get a single shot on Bayern’s goal in the 90 minutes.

One day after his 32nd birthday, Müller earned the German champions the lead with a deflected ball from 20 meters (34th) – already his seventh goal in the sixth game against Barcelona.

“Bayern Munich played brilliantly tonight,” said former CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in a TV interview with “Bild”.

The team took “the first big step. You almost have to say that Barcelona were still well served with the 3-0. “

Lewandowski increased to 3-0

Bayern immediately laid the foundation for advancement with their 18th opening win in a row in the premier class during their first European outing under new coach Julian Nagelsmann. The only thing that was spectacular at first was how unspectacular the game began. Bayern controlled the action, Barcelona completely lacked the elements of surprise.

A year ago it was already 4: 1 after 31 minutes, this time it took a little longer before Müller struck. Sané failed on the well-parried Ter Stegen (19th), Musiala was blocked (27th). The 18-year-old was in the starting eleven for the ailing Gnabry and tried a lot, as requested by Julian Nagelsmann, but did not finish his solo runs at least in the first half. After 70 minutes Gnabry came on for Musiala.

Müller tried it from afar, Eric Garcia falsified as unhappy as it was untenable – and Müller celebrated his 49th goal in the 125th Champions League game. Overall, the host’s performance was disappointing. They had their best chance with a dormant ball.

After a free kick from Memphis Depay, who was still the most creative in the once proud and feared offensive, Ronald Araujo headed over the goal (28th). Barcelona appeared surprisingly upright and colorless and later even had to put up with subtle whistles from their own fans at Camp Nou.

After Marc-André ter Stegen prevented the 2-0 after Leroy Sané’s courageous solo run with a parade (52nd), Robert Lewandowski successfully dusted off four minutes later. Jamal Musiala had previously hit the post. Afterwards, the Munich team won over time. Lewandowski even scored 3-0 (85th) after substitute Serge Gnabry had shot another post.

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The German champions will continue their home game against VfL Bochum at the weekend. In the premier class, Benfica Lisbon and Dynamo Kiev are waiting in Group E alongside the Spaniards.

Wolfsburg has to tremble until the 99th minute

Bundesliga leaders VfL Wolfsburg saved a lucky point in Lille when they were outnumbered. Despite a poor performance, the Lower Saxony came to a 0-0.

In the last half hour they only played ten after defender John Anthony Brooks saw the yellow-red card in the 62nd minute for a handball.

Overall, Lille was more dangerous. The alleged 1-0 shortly after the break by Jonathan David did not count according to video evidence because the ball had previously been in touch.

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And in stoppage time, the northern French were also awarded a penalty, but after reviewing the VAR, it was softened into a free kick. Burak Yilmaz tried it directly in the ninth minute of stoppage time, but Wolfsburg also successfully blocked the French’s last shot.