Leandro Trossard was the big hero at Arsenal on Tuesday evening. As a substitute, the 29-year-old Red Devil kicked his team to a draw (2-2) against Bayern Munich. The season of the German record champion could be over next week.
The Champions League is the only thing Bayern Munich has left. Der Rekordmeister is having a bad season in their own country, sixteen (!) points behind leader Leverkusen, which can become champions next weekend. In the German Cup, Bayern was already eliminated in the second round by third division Saarbrücken. As a result, it has been certain for some time that coach Thomas Tuchel will leave after this season.
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Still, the honorable Tuchel still wants to end with a prize, although that will not be easy. If the Germans finish at home against Arsenal next week, Real Madrid or Manchester City will wait in the semi-finals…
And you can’t just beat Arsenal, as the Gunners proved on Tuesday evening. Mikel Arteta’s team was the better team throughout the match, but had to chase for a long time after defensive blunders. Serge Gnabry, the man without rhythm who had to be carried off the pitch after 68 minutes, canceled out Bukayo Saka’s opening goal and Harry Kane quickly made it 1-2 from the spot.
Waiting for super sub Trossard
Arsenal remained more dominant in the second half, but there was no real goal danger. It was a surprisingly long wait for Leandro Trossard. The Red Devil, who is having difficulty getting into the team of the leader in the Premier League, came on after 66 minutes.
And one of the Limburger’s first actions was an immediate hit. Gabriel Jesus, who had also come on, seemed to dribble into the box for a moment, but ultimately laid it wonderfully for Trossard, who did not hesitate and rammed past Manuel Neuer from the corner: 2-2. His thirteenth goal of the season, his fourth in the Champions League this season. And his sixth during a substitute appearance: no player in the top five leagues in Europe does better.
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The relief from our compatriot, who already scored his fourth Champions League goal this season, was enormous. Justifiably. Next week he can easily qualify for the semi-finals of the champions ball. And a starting position beckons.
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2024-04-09 20:51:00
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