Ace Trumpets I rewrote the headline for this recap a few times. I thought about dedicating it to Bron Breakker’s MVP performance in the gauntlet match. The man wrestled for about a half hour and looked incredible while doing it. They truly made Bron look like the biggest deal on the planet, but that started…
Fulltime Observations Vincent Kompany’s substitutions at halftime (Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise) turned a static match into a thrilling watch but ultimately failed to find the equalizer against a very organized Benfica defense. It’s insane that Michael Olise is only 23 years old. His creative ability was unparalleled today as he gave the…
Fulltime Observations WHY DOESN’T BAYERN SEND IN MORE CROSSES!?!?!? Two goals tonight came from pinpoint crosses. Dominating possession has its merits but at some point the ball needs to get into the box. Crosses are notoriously difficult to cover because defenders have to mark on the move while also judging the trajectory of the cross…
Full-time Observations Alphonso Davies is the best left-back in the world. There are a few players who are close, but his form and natural athleticism are unmatched. Bayern needs to go back to the strategy of selling the future with Davies right next to Musiala. Leroy Sané’s finishing is abysmal. He finally snuck one by…
