But the dramatic loss of form in the second half of the season saw Schalke finish 12th in the German top-flight, eight points above the relegation play-off spot. Schalke managed to hold out until the 19th, when Leon Goretzka scored against his former side with Thomas Muller laying the ball back. Despite being burned by it initially, Schalke didn’t seem to respond by adjusting anything, and the problems continued. Serge Gnabry scored a hat trick and Sane set up two of the goals. The Bavarian club could have had a couple more days of rest and preparation before beginning their 20/21 campaign, but they instead opted to keep with the tradition of having the previous year’s title winner host the opening match. "Unfortunately, we haven't seen the right performances and results from the first two games... for this to happen. The game was earlier set to host 7,500 people as Germany paved the way for the return of audiences. teacher, coach, and analyst, trying to work my way into football full-time. As he made his run, Müller and Lewandowski occupied the half-space. News. The analysis will examine how Bayern used the half-space to overwhelm Schalke, how Schalke didn’t do themselves any favours with their defensive set-up, and how Leroy Sané fits into Bayern’s game model. The timing on this was so important for their success. Bayern's Leroy Mane shoots to score his team's seventh goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Schalke … Behind the scenes: How F1 drama unfolded in Russia, Joshua to bring in Joyce as sparring partner, FIA defends Hamilton penalty | Lewis questions rule changes, David Wagner: Schalke sack manager after Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen defeats, Gnabry, Sane shine as Bayern put eight past Schalke, Palace confirm Sorloth's move to RB Leipzig, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. Lewandowski had positioned himself in between Schalke’s two centre-backs, causing confusion about who should step to pressure him. It was quite clear that Bayern did not need time to prepare for their opponent, as they defeated Schalke 8-0 in their opening match. — Leroy Sané (@LeroySane19) September 18, 2020. How? All Content © 2020 Total Football Analysis Magazine. His side started well last season as they moved into Champions League contention with only three defeats in 17 games. Their two forwards on Friday evening were Gonçalo Paciência and Mark Uth. Welcome to For The Win's European Union Experience. There was no Champions League hangover for Bayern Munich as they blew away Schalke 8-0 on the opening day of the Bundesliga season. Germany winger Leroy Sané starred and scored on his Bayern debut and Jamal Musiala became Bayern’s youngest ever goalscorer at 17 years, 205 days, but otherwise it was business as usual as they totally dominated and the visitors tried limiting the damage. There was plenty of reaction to the opening-day mauling, as Sane made an impressive start to life at Bayern. Bayern Munich’s use of the half-space is one of their greatest strengths. Lewandowski finally got off the mark from the penalty spot in the 31st, after he’d been fouled by Ozan Kabak. *like FTW on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usatodayftw. Niklas Süle -– a central defender -– struck the post and Bayern missed other chances before the break, too. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. In the image above, Robert Lewandowski was about to receive the ball from Joshua Kimmich in the half-space. The half-second that Uth took to provide the pressure was enough time for Kimmich to recognise how much space was available and pick out a pass to Gnabry, who did well to control it and bury the chance in the back of the net. They looked to deny passes into the centre of the pitch, particularly with the use of the midfielders’ and wingers’ cover shadows. In the image above, he did well to find the space in front of the defence and behind the midfielders. — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) September 18, 2020. While the high line can work, it’s rendered ineffective when the players in front of it don’t provide pressure. Bayern Munich ended last season by winning a treble, while Schalke ended on a run of 16 straight Bundesliga games without a win. Leroy Sané was Bayern’s largest transfer this summer, coming over from Manchester City. And it should have been more. Bayern will … While the execution wasn’t flawless, this ultimately allowed Bayern into the penalty area and allowed Lewandowski the time and space to deliver his rabona assist. At times, Bayern overwhelmed Schalke’s defenders simply by outnumbering them and positioning themselves properly. It’s possible that Schalke’s back line was drawn higher up the pitch because of the number of players Bayern had between the two defensive lines of pressure. For Bayern’s first goal, Schalke’s back four was playing a fairly high line considering the amount of speed that Bayern possessed. TV images showed at least 10 Bayern officials including Kahn, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, president Herbert Hainer and his predecessor Uli Hoene sitting together without wearing masks. Goretzka was on the ball when the four Schalke attackers provided very little pressure on him. The Ruhr district club are currently bottom of the division this season with a -10 goal difference after their first two games.
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