SV Werder Bremen’s Victory Over FC Bayern Munich: Breaking a 13-Year Drought

SV Werder Bremen won the away game at FC Bayern Munich 1-0 (0-0). Mitchell Weiser (59th) became the match winner with the only goal of the encounter. Bremen won in Munich for the first time since 2008, FC Bayern did not score a home game goal for the first time since February 2020.

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Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel made only one change compared to FC Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win against Hoffenheim. Kingsley Coman came into the team for Thomas Müller. It was the Frenchman’s first start since matchday 14.

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Ole Werner, however, changed SV Werder Bremen’s starting eleven to three positions. Senne Lynen, Romano Schmid and Nick Woltemade were in the starting line-up for Leonardo Bittencourt, Marvin Ducksch and Rafael Borré.

Fantasy Heroes: Mitchell Weiser (24 points), Michael Zetterer (15), Leroy Sané (8)

The spectators in Munich saw an intense encounter – KERSTIN JOENSSON

Bayern with more possession, but few chances

As expected, Bayern took the initiative right from the start and kept the ball in their own ranks. After just a few minutes, the hosts had almost 70 percent possession of the ball. But Bremen was compact in defense and did not allow the record champions to develop. However, FCB couldn’t do more than one long-range shot from Leroy Sané in the first few minutes (7′). Werder, on the other hand, was waiting for a counterattack. Among other things, Woltemade scored in the penalty area, but Dayot Upamecano blocked for a corner (10th). After a good twenty minutes, the record champions only had one shot on goal.

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On the other hand, Bremen became more active. First Manuel Neuer made a strong save against the eye-catching Mitchell Weiser (24′), then suddenly Justin Njinmah was through and ran completely blank towards the Bayern keeper. The 23-year-old stayed cool and scored safely. However, the goal was called back (27th). Jens Stage had previously fouled Jamal Musiala in midfield. At the other end, Upamecano was suddenly through, but was denied by Michael Zetterer in the Bremen goal from close range and a tight angle. Werder continued to do well and didn’t allow much. Bayern couldn’t do anything more than a harmless header from Musiala until the break (41′).

Mitchell Weiser hits from a tight angle

Even after the change, Bayern took control of the game, although Werder now had significantly more possession. It was only after a good 50 minutes that top striker Harry Kane made his first mark. But the shot from 16 meters was harmless (50th). Bayern pushed Bremen back, increased the pressure, but lacked ideas in the final third. Werder is completely different. Weiser completed a counterattack worth seeing. The midfielder moved from the outside line to the center, was not really attacked by Alphonso Davies and shot from a tight angle. Neuer had no chance.

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Thomas Tuchel reacted and brought in three new players. The measure actually had an effect. Bayern became more determined and increased the pressure. Among other things, Leon Goretzka extended a corner from Sané to Kane, who couldn’t get behind the ball properly (73). Sané also tried several times. Zetterer fished a shot from 16 meters out of the far corner and his direct free kick went over the goal. Mathys Tel also graduated. The 23-year-old headed the ball onto the post from close range.

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