Champions League 2019-20: Bayern Munich 2-0 Olympiacos - 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis 

#3 Kingsley Coman runs riot on the flanks

Kingsley Coman

Over the past couple of seasons, Bayern have enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in the wider areas. Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, despite their age, were always preferred in crunch games, thereby contributing to a slight lack of game time for Kingsley Coman.

However, with both legends having departed the club, the French youngster has been cast as the Bavarians’ protagonist on the flanks and he has fared rather well.

Against Olympiacos, Coman was a bundle of energy and was Bayern’s most potent attacking weapon. He showcased immense confidence on the ball and was ready to run at the visiting defenders, meaning that the away side weren’t accorded a moment of peace.

In the first half, the Frenchman embarked on a stupendous run where he jinked past three defenders before unleashing a rasping drive on goal. However, his effort was thwarted by Sa. The Portuguese denied him after the break too as he pulled off another top save.

Yet, that didn’t hinder Coman’s pursuit as he kept pushing and probing. Eventually, he played a massive role in the opener as he purposefully strode towards the by-line before whipping in an inch-perfect cross for Lewandowski.

And, even though the winger was culpable of missing a gilt-edged opportunity after the hour-mark, he produced a pretty spotless performance, thereby enabling Bayern to scrape past Olympiacos.