What a top game. FC Bayern’s Tor-Express almost derailed in the 1-1 draw against feared opponents Mönchengladbach with an outstanding stop by Yann Sommer. Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann’s nerves burned through.
Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann explained his warning in the top game against Borussia Mönchengladbach (1:1) with an “asshole question”, as he put it. Nagelsmann reported to Sky after the game and admitted: “A legitimate yellow card.” The 35-year-old received the warning shortly before the Munich equalizer from Leroy Sané (83rd minute). ) collects.
Nagelsmann was not satisfied with the performance of referee Daniel Schlager. “I was annoyed because we played very well,” said the Bayern coach about the game result, adding: “And I was also annoyed with the referee because he whistled all 50/50 decisions for Gladbach. Each! They lie on the ground 25 times and only take time off the clock. In the 50th minute they already have cramps. Well, I do not know.”
Nagelsmann lectured that these “50 to 50 decisions” also have to be made “50 to 50 for both of them. I think Leroy Sané got 28 fouls from Kramer – and no free kick. The mood in the stadium was good, the referee certainly did his part – and so did I.”
On the American broadcaster ESPN, Nagelsmann spoke of a “terrible performance by the referee”, but was also aware of the power of his words. “Now I’ll probably get a penalty,” he said.
Boundless admiration for Gladbach hero Sommer
Borussia Mönchengladbach had once again proved to be a Bayern specialist. Marcus Thuram (43rd) scored for the guests around the long-standing goalkeeper Yann Sommer after a blackout by Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano for a surprising half-time lead for Gladbach.
The Munich Tor-und-Sieg-Express, which was so overwhelming at the start of the season, needed up to the 83rd minute this time before the strong Leroy Sané hit the target with a well-placed left-footed shot from Jamal Musiala. With ten points, Bayern maintained their lead in front of Union Berlin, who are tied. Gladbach has eight points.
No German team has had such a successful record against Bayern as Gladbach in the past ten years. In 23 competitive games, Borussia celebrated nine wins and five draws. Last season there was no bankruptcy against Munich in three games with two wins and a draw. The 5-0 gala in the DFB Cup last October was even a historic debacle for the record champions.
Gladbach’s traveling fans loudly celebrated their man of the game. “Yann Sommer, oho”, they chanted after his gala in Munich. Christoph Kramer even wrote a little rhyme about the famous Swiss, who with 19 repelled shots on goal made more saves than any Bundesliga goalkeeper since data collection began in 1992. “Good man, Yann,” enthused Borussia professional Kramer.
