BAYERN VS GRASSHOPPER CLUB ZURICHE

Bayern, who started with players who had not been in the starting line-up for Friday’s cup match against SSV Ulm 1846 ( 4:0 ), took control of the game from the outset. Kane had the first chance in the fourth minute, but his shot was deflected just over the goal. In the twelfth minute, FCB rewarded themselves with the lead. A blocked cross from Adam Aznou landed at Olise, who coolly scored from the edge of the penalty area to make it 1:0. Munich continued to dominate, having over 80 percent possession of the ball. Kane tested Zurich keeper Justin Hammel with a free kick from 20 meters. After the ensuing corner, Olise shot just wide of the goal. 

Fast passes, high pressing – FCB convinces

The record champions impressed with quick passes and high pressing. After Leon Goretzka won the ball deep in the opponent’s half , Kingsley Coman had a shot but put the ball over the goal (34′). Five minutes before the break, Konrad Laimer’s shot from a tight angle was saved by Hammel. So they went into halftime with a narrow but well-deserved lead.

After the break, Bayern got off to a perfect start and extended their lead. After a cross from Alphonso Davies, Aznou headed towards goal, Kane was in the right place and pushed the ball over the line to make it 2-0 (47′). Just five minutes later, Coman scored what appeared to be the 3-0, but Gabriel Vidović was just offside in the path of the shot, which is why referee Michael Bacher disallowed the goal. In the 60th minute, the active Aznou had a shot on goal following a corner, but it was blocked.

FCB dominates the game even after personnel changes

After an hour, Bayern coach Kompany changed all ten field players. Despite the personnel changes, the Munich team remained clearly in control of the game. In the 68th minute, Joshua Kimmich found Mathys Tel with a dream change of sides . The attacker took the ball in a great way, shot from the half-left position and made it 3-0. Nine minutes before the end, Nestory Irankunda had the chance to make it 4-0, but his header was blocked by Zurich goalkeeper Hammel. Shortly afterwards, an attempt by Tel was blocked at the last moment (83′). Müller put the finishing touches on the game. After a free kick by Raphaël Guerreiro, the number 25 made it 4-0. 

League start in Wolfsburg on Sunday

The new Bundesliga season starts for Bayern next Sunday. At 3:30 p.m., the Munich team will be visiting VfL Wolfsburg. The first home game is scheduled for Sunday, September 1st, against SC Freiburg.

The pictures from the friendly against Zurich in the gallery:

FC Bayern – Grasshopper Club Zurich 4:0 (1:0)

FC Bayern

Ulreich – Aznou (61. Boey), Dier (61. Upamecano), Goretzka (61. Minjae), Davies (61. Guerreiro) – Laimer (61. Pavlović), Palhinha (61. Kimmich) – Coman (61. Irankunda) , Vidović (61. Müller), Olise (61. Gnabry) – Kane (61. Tel)

Substitute

Schmitt – Ličina, Fernández

Grasshopper Club Zurich

Hammel – Abels (46th Stroscio), Tobers, Seko, Schmitz (46th Ndicka) – Meyer, Ndenge (65th Paskotši), Abrashi – Maurin (74th Schürpf), Muci (46th Lee), Morandi (46th de Carvalho)

Substitute

Kuttin

referee

Michael Bacher (Amerang)

Viewers

2,500 (sold out)

Goals

1:0 Olise (12.), 2:0 Kane (47.), 3:0 Tel (68.), 4:0 Müller (90.)

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