Nico Schlotterbeck was the best BVB player against FC Bayern. © Memmler/Eibner press photo/Imago
Borussia Dortmund has overcome its curse against FC Bayern. BVB won 2-0. The scores for Borussia in the individual review by RUHR24.
Dortmund/Munich – BVB won 2-0 against FC Bayern. The Borussia Dortmund players ensure the black and yellow team’s first Bundesliga victory in Munich since 2014. Nevertheless, some professionals dropped out. The grades in the RUHR24 individual review.
BVB individual criticism against FC Bayern: Schlotterbeck excels at Dortmund
Alexander Meyer: Had surprisingly little to do in the first round. Otherwise, the keeper mostly looked confident, even if he wandered through the penalty area in the 35th minute. Meyer had his most important scene to date in the 75th minute when he cleared a dangerous shot from Coman for a corner. Was also there in the 80th minute when he cleared a Kimmich cross. Note: 2,5
Julian Ryerson: Allowed Goretzka to head the ball completely free in the 4th minute. Otherwise, many of BVB’s attacks went through him, but the right-back’s crosses were usually too imprecise. His coordination with Hummels wasn’t always right either. This is how Kane’s big chance came about in the 23rd minute. Nevertheless, Bayern only had a few offensive scenes from Ryerson’s side. He looked more confident than Maatsen and scored the important 2-0 in the 83rd minute. However, Kane also let slip at the supposed 1:2. Note: 2,5
BVB individual criticism against FC Bayern: Hummels and Schlotterbeck as a strong duo
Mats Hummels: Started in the 1st minute with a pass out of bounds. After a counterattack in the 18th minute in the penalty area, the goal was completely unsuccessful. He was also very lucky in the 23rd minute when Kane evaded him but headed over from an unmarked shot. Three minutes later, however, Sané stopped strongly. Blocked the winger very well again in the 34th minute. The 2014 world champion had now significantly improved defensively and, for example, made an important tackle against Davies in the 45th minute. Even after the break he was there with an important clearance with his head and tackle. Note: 2
Nico Schlotterbeck: Managed to win an important ball before making it 1-0. The central defender also made an important tackle in the 18th minute when he stopped a promising counterattack by the home team. Generally seemed confident and attentive. However, he caused a dangerous free kick in the 74th minute, which Meyer had to defuse a short time later. Suddenly appeared in the Bayern penalty area in the 81st minute, but decided against finishing in a good position. Nevertheless, he played a decisive role in BVB’s victory. Note: 1,5
BVB defender Nico Schlotterbeck played a strong game. © Memmler/Eibner press photo/Imago
BVB individual criticism against FC Bayern: Maatsen and Nmecha disappoint
Ian Maatsen: Sané was left standing in a playful way in the 5th minute, but then won the ball back strongly. In general, Bayern mainly came through his side, where Maatsen left too much space on several occasions. The winter newcomer enabled a dangerous Bayern attack in the 21st minute when he missed the ball. But the Dutchman also lost many duels with Kimmich and Sané. Maatsen also owed a lot offensively. But in the 65th minute he went on a strong solo run after shooting just wide to the right. Note: 4
Felix Finish: Most of the time he played extremely inconspicuously and left some gaps in the midfield. His lack of match practice was noticeable. Wasted a huge chance to make it 2-0 in the 52nd minute. After 67 minutes, Nmecha was consequently replaced by Özcan. Note: 4
BVB individual criticism against FC Bayern: Adeyemi very noticeable
Emre Can: As is often the case, the captain initially failed to establish control in the midfield. Can, like his neighbor Nmecha, initially played very pale. However, he resolved decisively in the 35th minute. Then improved as the game progressed and, among other things, showed a strong pass to Adeyemi in the 59th minute. Note: 3,5
Emre Can in a duel with Jamal Musiala. © David Inderlied/Revierfoto
Karim Adeyemi: He gave Dortmund the lead in the 10th minute by using his speed to get an imprecise Brandt pass and then, with a bit of luck, hit the far corner. However, when Kane had a great chance in the 23rd minute, he was unable to stop Sané from crossing the ball. In the 51st minute, in a good position, decided to pass the ball instead of trying it himself. Nevertheless, Adeyemi was clearly the most noticeable offensive player in Dortmund, even if his actions became less precise over time. Finished work after 84 minutes. Note: 2,5
BVB individual criticism against FC Bayern: Brandt unhappy despite the template
Julian Brandt: His pass before BVB made it 1-0 initially seemed too long, but was then just right to give Adeyemi a speed advantage. Otherwise, Brandt rarely played the counterattacks cleanly and the set pieces were harmless. It was a rather unfortunate performance – despite the assist. After 67 minutes, Brandt called it a day. Note: 3,5
Jadon Sancho: Played much more inconspicuously in the first half than Adeyemi on the other side. The Englishman was initially unable to make any real impact offensively. Prevented a better opportunity in the 43rd minute when his cross pass was too imprecise. However, Sancho had previously passed Davies strongly. His tackle statistics after the first half were impressive. The returnee became more and more noticeable, even if not everything was successful. Was substituted in the 84th minute. Note: 3
BVB star Jadon Sancho against FC Bayern. © David Inderlied/Revierfoto
BVB individual criticism against FC Bayern: Füllkrug hangs in the air
Niclas Füllkrug: Was offensively pale in the first half, but dropped several times to pass balls on. Otherwise, he was almost never able to take part in the counterattacks. It was mostly about Adeyemi. Even after the break, the striker was hanging in the air. After 74 minutes he made way. Note: 4
Marco Reus: Replaced Julian Brandt after almost 67 minutes. However, the ex-captain remained pale. Note: 4
BVB individual criticism against FC Bayern: Haller prepares the 2-0
Salih Özcan: Came on for Felix Nmecha in the 67th minute. Put through strongly to Schlotterbeck in the 81st minute and generally played confidently in the final phase. Note: 3
Sebastien Haller: The Ivorian replaced Niclas Füllkrug in the final phase and promptly made it 2-0. Due to the lack of playing time, Haller still stays without a note.
Jamie-Bynoe Gittens: Replaced the active Karim Adeyemi in the final minutes and didn’t really stand out. Without a note
Marius Wolf: Came on late for Jadon Sancho. Stays because of the short playing time without a note.