Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim: Bayern begin Bundesliga Title Defence with Victory

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Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim: Bayern begin Bundesliga Title Defence with Victory Bundesliga European Leagues News

Summary…

  • Bayern Munich begin Bundesliga title defence with a winning against Hoffenheim at the Allianz Arena
  • Adam Szalai(shot from 15 yards, 57″) equalised for the visitors 1-1 after Bayern had squandered a host of chances
  • Thomas Muller (header from 6 yard, 23″), Robert Lewandowski(Penalty, 82″) and Arjen Robben(volley from 18 yards, 90″) scored for Bayern Munich
  • Robert Lewandowski had to retake the spot-kick after Referee review.  Initial kick was saved by Baumann and Robben scored on rebound at 79″.
  • Kingsley Coman was substituted by Arjen Robben, after he sustained an injury at 44″
  • Robert Lewandowski’s goal in second half, was denied as he was in offside.
  • Leon Goretzka shot deflected into the back of the net off Muller’s arm in second half. VAR disallowed the goal.

How it progressed…

Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim: Bayern begin Bundesliga Title Defence with Victory Bundesliga European Leagues News

Statistically…

Bayen controlled the match with 68% of ball possession and took 16 attempts (compared to 8 of Hoffenheim) towards goal. Both have 5 of those attempts in target.

Substitutions:  Coman (Robben 45), Martinez (Goretzka 67), Ribery (Rodriguez 83)

Goalscorers: Muller 23, Lewandowksi 82 (pen), Robben 90

Booked: Muller

Substitutions:  Grifo (Zuber 46), Kasim (Akpoguma 67), Vogt (Nordtveit 74)

Goalscorers: Szalai 57

Booked: Schulz, Bittencourt, Kaderabek, Kasim