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Scoring goals isn’t guaranteed even for Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich
TL;DR
Bayern Munich has set a Bundesliga record with 117 goals this season, surpassing their previous record of 101 goals. Despite this scoring prowess, they faced setbacks against PSG and VfL Wolfsburg, highlighting that goals are not guaranteed.
Key points
- Bayern Munich scored 117 goals in the Bundesliga this season.
- This is a new all-time record, surpassing their previous record of 101 goals.
- Bayern faced defeats against PSG and VfL Wolfsburg despite their scoring ability.
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Bayern Munich have scored 117 goals in the Bundesliga this season. That is the all-time record after breaking their own record from 1971/72 in which the Bavarians had scored 101 goals. However, despite a proclivity for goals this season, they are never guaranteed or automatic. A harsh lesson that Vincent Kompany’s men had to learn twice in less than week. First against PSG in the Champions League, then against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
The discomfort of not scoring several goals in every game
Has Bayern’s plethora of goals turned into a double-edged sword. There is a always an urge to score as many goals as possible leaving absolutely no chance for the opponent to ever make a comeback in the game. It is a thoroughly enjoyable brand of football. However, is it causing a insecurity where Bayern as a team are not feeling secure of holding on to slim leads in game ?
Manager Vincent Kompany gave his insights on this subject post the slender and uncomfortable 1-0 win against Wolfsburg. “The problem isn’t the intention behind the counter-pressing; it’s about not always feeling like you have to score three goals in the first ten or fifteen minutes and have the opponent on the ropes,” said Kompany (via FC Bayern).
Perseverance prevails
Q&A
What record did Bayern Munich break this season?
Bayern Munich broke their own Bundesliga record by scoring 117 goals this season, surpassing the previous record of 101 goals set in 1971/72.
Which teams did Bayern Munich struggle against despite their scoring ability?
Bayern Munich faced challenges against PSG in the Champions League and VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, despite their high goal tally.
How has Bayern Munich's scoring impacted their game strategy?
Bayern's focus on scoring many goals may be creating insecurity within the team, making them less confident in maintaining slim leads during matches.
