Bayern München - Bayer Leverkusen

Nothing has changed to last Season, Bayern Munich plays absolutely dominant and control all the opponents. Although they had some missing players like Ribery in offensive they are able to replace this quality, no they have won more quality to the squad with Costa. He replaced Ribery so far and this was one of the winner anyway. With his excellent and fast play he was the key for Bayern Munich in the first two games. Maybe the quality is higher as last Season despite some missing so far. The only problem zone is maybe the defensive part, above all the central back where Benatia, Boateng and Dante are doing their job. The first two played so far, Dante was no main fact so far. But according to the injury problem from Benatia who is out for longer now and the suspension from Boateng they face some problems there. With Dante only one fit central back ready and he maybe leave Bayern according to his past situation. Coach Guardiola has to find some for central back against Leverkusen, with Martinez and Badstuber he has two players more not ready yet ……. It can be maybe a problem but the squad should be big enough to have some options. Overall Manager Sammer said that they do not make any transfers right now but of course, Dante can leave if he wants.
Coach Guardiola has to find two central defenders in his squad, maybe Alonso, Rafinha, Rode are prepared for this task. We will see what Guardiola fields.

The start was very good for Leverkusen, they won the Cup game very easy and also got the victories against Hoffenheim and Hannover. It was absolutely deserved to get the win after coming from behind against Hoffenheim but they controlled the game very well and Hoffenheim was only dangerous with some fast attacks where they took the lead. Leverkusen was the much better side and should have won much higher as only 2-1. The second match in Hannover was a bit average compared to the first one but Calhanoglu made the difference with his free kick which was the winning goal there. The team looks very balanced and they are able to play a good Season again. With Son they lost an important offensive player to Tottenham this week but signed with Kampl from Dortmund an alternative already.

The only disadvantage maybe was their important Champions League quali game under the week against Lazio Rom where they had to catch up the 0-1 from first game in Rom. The game was won with 3-0 and they advanced to CL Group Stage now but they have invested a lot and gave all their power for this aim CL. With the next match in Munich it can be that they have to pay for their play under the week and maybe their big effort.

The outcome of this encounter was always a clear thing for Bayern, Leverkusen did not get much in Munich in recent years. This time it can be the same as the match under the week costs to much energy for them and Bayern of course use this today.