Tactically, Straus relied on a 4-2-3-1 in all games, a big constant in the system: Lea Schüller as the striker. The German international striker was directly involved in both goals in the 2-0 win in Essen (one goal and one assist), and in terms of shots on goal (13) and penalty area actions (27), she is at the top of the league after three match days. Her strengths have already been felt in Frankfurt in the past: Since moving to FCB, she has scored once in all four home games (three Bundesliga, one DFB Cup) against SGE. Striking: All six of Munich’s goals this season came from play, even though they had the second most corners. The team from Bavaria also has top values in terms of pass rate (84 percent). “They have an incredibly great individual class, are very variable in their system, have a lot of dangerous players and can score from all positions,” warns SGE striker Laura Freigang. But he also explains: “We can also make good use of our strengths against strong teams that play a lot. We approach games like this with great self-confidence and we’re looking forward to it.”
Recently it was close
The five-time German champions are now unbeaten in the Bundesliga for 19 home games – that’s a current club record. With another win you could draw level with VfL, who had such a series from October 2011 to May 2013. However, Niko Arnautis’ team showed how they can survive away from home against Munich in the second half of the 2022/23 season when they narrowly lost 1-2. In their shared history, Frankfurt is also ahead with 23 wins versus four draws and 19 defeats against FCB in the Bundesliga.
“It will be another highlight game for us. After Tuesday, the focus went straight to the game in Munich,” says Niko Arnautis, highlighting the importance of the game despite the English week. “We know what it means to play in arenas like this. Munich has enormous quality, if we manage to have a perfect day it is still possible to take points there too. Recently we have always kept up well with them.”
2023-10-12 23:07:04
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