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2019-12-11 league_logo Champions League Bayern München : Tottenham Hotspur 3 : 1

Tottenham vs Bayern Munich should be one of the most exciting matches during the 2nd round of Champions League, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in London. Will Spurs achieve the same heights in the Champions League this season like last year? Please read our thoughts about this interesting UEFA Champions League Tottenham vs Bayern Munich game, here below.

These teams have never played before in official competitions. This summer they played in Audi Cup Final which was held Allianz Arena, in Munich. Rotational squads played preparational cup, where Tottenham won only after penalties. Most interesting, that both clubs created less dangerous moments than it was expected from them.

Tottenham

Last year Tottenham reached the Final of Champions League, where lost to Liverpool. This year, they started this season not so strong as they planned. In English Premier League they standing at 5th place with already 10 points difference with Liverpool, which is on top. Moreover, they already lost to unexpected games against Newcastle and then against Leicester City, which started playing very dominating football under Brendan Rogers.

In Champions League first round Spurs had all chances to win easily game over the Olympiacos Piraeus. Guests led the match with 2:0 result after H. Kane successful penalty shot and Lucas Moura goal. However, already 1 minute before the 1st half end, they conceded the first returning goal. Already at 54th minute, realized 2nd equalizing goal by penalty. One of the most creative French players, 35 years old Mathieu Valbuena dominated in the attack and showed great abilities. In general, the Lilywhites lost the great opportunity to split the first line in Group B with Bayern.

Juan Foyth, Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon will miss the next match due to injuries.

Bayern Munich

Last year, in Champions League, Munich was illuminated by Liverpool in early last 16 round. This season Bayern Munich still have only one loss this season over Borussia Dortmund in Super Cup Final, even playing dangerously than opponents. In Bundesliga the stand at 1st place with 1 point difference against nearest chasers. They won 4 out of the 6 Bundesliga games, failing to win over RB Leipzig and Hertha Berlin.

The way in UEFA Champions League they started as confident as it was possible. They took the first place in Group B after winning over FK Crvena Zvezda with 3:0 result at Allianz Arena. Hosts absolutely dominated in this game, since they had 35 goal attempts. Newcomers of the club, Perisic and Coutinho had very much influenced the team’s good game. All in all, they look really great this season, not losing any games. However, they need to work more on strengthening defence.

Leon Goretzka, Fiete Arp and Ivan Perisic will miss the next game against Spurs due to injuries.

 

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