<b>Game Of My Life #01: VENI, VIDI, JAVI</b>
In a highly competitive Supercup final against FC Chelsea, FC Bayern managed to get a taste of revenge for the lost Champions League <em>Finale dahoam</em>.<em>Article written by Katrin.</em>Anything but Chelsea!, many FC Bayern fans may have thought recently when the UEFA Champions League round of 16 was drawn. The lost Champions League final in 2012 against the Blues obviously left a permanent mark and remains one of Bayern’s biggest traumas in recent history – despite winning the treble a year later.But Bayern also had thrilling and exciting games against Chelsea with a happy ending. The UEFA Supercup in August 2013 is definitely one of them.15 months after losing against Chelsea in the Champions League final in a dramatic penalty shootout at home, the two finalists were to meet again in the Supercup, albeit under different circumstances: Bayern Munich had finally clinched the Champions League title in 2013, while the Blues had won the Europa League.With Pep Guardiola, who had replaced Jupp Heynckes as Bayern Munich’s coach, the team was dead set on not letting Chelsea take away yet another title from them, and every single fan longed for a little redemption, no matter how small.<a href="https://miasanrot.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/12/FCBCHE2013en-650x650.png">Media</a><a href="#in-case-you-missed-it">In case you missed it<a href="#the-starting-lineups">The starting lineupsBayern started the 2013/14 season with three wins. But in the last game before the Supercup, which took place in the Eden Arena in Prague, they had only managed a 1:1 draw against Freiburg.Bastian Schweinsteiger, the tragic hero of the 2012 Champions League final, was sidelined for the Supercup – he suffered an ankle injury against Freiburg – and thus, Pep Guardiola was forced to experiment. He began with a 4-1-4-1 formation: Toni Kroos took over the role as holding midfielder, and Philipp Lahm also moved into midfield. Rafinha started as right back.<a href="#first-half">First halfBayern’s start into this game was anything but ideal. In the 8th minute, the Blues used their first counter attack to score the opening goal: Alaba had moved forward and therefore left Andre Schürrle with too much space to pass the ball to Torres who finished emphatically. With the lead in their pocket, Chelsea let Bayern control the game and mostly waited for chances to hit them on the break.As a result, Bayern had more possession of the ball but only few goalscoring opportunities because Chelsea’s defense remained solid – it was Franck Ribery, Europe’s newly chosen Player of the Year, who looked most dangerous in front of the goal. Bayern’s best chance in the game came in the 22th minute when the Frenchman took a shot at goal after a superb one-two with Mandzukic, but goalkeeper Cech was able to turn the ball away. In the 38th minute, Thomas Müller only hit the side netting after a fine pass from Robben.Guardiola reacted quickly and directed Kroos and Lahm to switch positions, which was a better fit for Kroos because his defensive skills are not as refined as his ability to pass, cross and steer the game. Nevertheless, Bayern was one goal down by halftime.<a href="#second-half">Second halfAlmost immediately after the beginning of the second half, Ribery rewarded himself for his efforts in the first 45 minutes by scoring a goal from 20 metres (47th minute). He sprinted to the sideline to celebrate his goal with Pep Guardiola. Their tight embrace almost resembled a wrestling match. Shortly afterwards, Martinez replaced Rafinha whose performance had been mediocre. As a result, Lahm moved back to his usual position, and the Spaniard took over as holding midfielder. That way, Kroos was covered defensively and Müller could interpret his role more openly. Bayern now controlled the game, while Chelsea focused on their defense.<a href="https://miasanrot.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/12/Bayern-Muenchen-v-Chelsea-UEFA-Super-Cup…
In a highly competitive Supercup final against FC Chelsea, FC Bayern managed to get a taste of revenge for the lost Champions League <em>Finale dahoam</em>.<em>Article written by Katrin.</em>Anything but Chelsea!, many FC Bayern fans may have thought recently when the UEFA Champions League round of 16 was drawn. The lost Champions League final in 2012 against the Blues obviously left a permanent mark and remains one of Bayern’s biggest traumas in recent history – despite winning the treble a year later.But Bayern also had thrilling and exciting games against Chelsea with a happy ending. The UEFA Supercup in August 2013 is definitely one of them.15 months after losing against Chelsea in the Champions League final in a dramatic penalty shootout at home, the two finalists were to meet again in the Supercup, albeit under different circumstances: Bayern Munich had finally clinched the Champions League title in 2013, while the Blues had won the Europa League.With Pep Guardiola, who had replaced Jupp Heynckes as Bayern Munich’s coach, the team was dead set on not letting Chelsea take away yet another title from them, and every single fan longed for a little redemption, no matter how small.<a href="https://miasanrot.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/12/FCBCHE2013en-650x650.png">Media</a><a href="#in-case-you-missed-it">In case you missed it<a href="#the-starting-lineups">The starting lineupsBayern started the 2013/14 season with three wins. But in the last game before the Supercup, which took place in the Eden Arena in Prague, they had only managed a 1:1 draw against Freiburg.Bastian Schweinsteiger, the tragic hero of the 2012 Champions League final, was sidelined for the Supercup – he suffered an ankle injury against Freiburg – and thus, Pep Guardiola was forced to experiment. He began with a 4-1-4-1 formation: Toni Kroos took over the role as holding midfielder, and Philipp Lahm also moved into midfield. Rafinha started as right back.<a href="#first-half">First halfBayern’s start into this game was anything but ideal. In the 8th minute, the Blues used their first counter attack to score the opening goal: Alaba had moved forward and therefore left Andre Schürrle with too much space to pass the ball to Torres who finished emphatically. With the lead in their pocket, Chelsea let Bayern control the game and mostly waited for chances to hit them on the break.As a result, Bayern had more possession of the ball but only few goalscoring opportunities because Chelsea’s defense remained solid – it was Franck Ribery, Europe’s newly chosen Player of the Year, who looked most dangerous in front of the goal. Bayern’s best chance in the game came in the 22th minute when the Frenchman took a shot at goal after a superb one-two with Mandzukic, but goalkeeper Cech was able to turn the ball away. In the 38th minute, Thomas Müller only hit the side netting after a fine pass from Robben.Guardiola reacted quickly and directed Kroos and Lahm to switch positions, which was a better fit for Kroos because his defensive skills are not as refined as his ability to pass, cross and steer the game. Nevertheless, Bayern was one goal down by halftime.<a href="#second-half">Second halfAlmost immediately after the beginning of the second half, Ribery rewarded himself for his efforts in the first 45 minutes by scoring a goal from 20 metres (47th minute). He sprinted to the sideline to celebrate his goal with Pep Guardiola. Their tight embrace almost resembled a wrestling match. Shortly afterwards, Martinez replaced Rafinha whose performance had been mediocre. As a result, Lahm moved back to his usual position, and the Spaniard took over as holding midfielder. That way, Kroos was covered defensively and Müller could interpret his role more openly. Bayern now controlled the game, while Chelsea focused on their defense.<a href="https://miasanrot.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/12/Bayern-Muenchen-v-Chelsea-UEFA-Super-Cup…
