Let’s take a look at the Lokomotiv Moscow vs Bayern Munich player ratings in the Bavarians’ second Champions League match.
Nobody was expecting what happened between Lokomotiv Moscow and Bayern Munich today with an RZD Arena at 25% capacity. That’s right, the Russian Government agreed with UEFA about getting fans in the stands regardless of the global pandemic. Supporters make the world of difference as Bayern Munich was able to prove it tonight.
The reigning Champions League winners were just as offensive as usual but they faced a much more difficult opponent with their fans behind them. Leon Goretzka scored the opening goal during the first half that hinted at another historic goal-fest from Bayern. However, the locals refused to surrender and they took the fight to the extreme during the second half.
Lokomotiv’s lively response to Bayern.
The second half made us realize that Bayern Munich is prone to suffering against any rival if they make an effort. They weren’t able to get a second goal and this gave Lokomotiv more confidence for the final 30 minutes of the game. So many chances created in the front meant more space for the locals’ counter-attacks. Miranchuk scored the equalizer in a counter that nearly tipped the scale in their favor.
Near the end of the match, Ze Luis missed a clear chance that would’ve given his side the victory. Sparing Bayern like this is suicide, as Joshua Kimmich proved it by scoring the winner from the outside of the box. The German midfielder keeps scoring important goals for his club that make him more important by the minute. Another three points that pretty much secure Bayern the top of Group A.
Player ratings
Lokomotiv Moscow: Guilherme (6), Corluka (5), Rybus (5), Zhivoglyadov (6), Murilo (5), Kulikov (7), Ignatjev (7), Krychowiak (8), Miranchuk (7), Smolov (8), Ze Luis (8).
Bench: Rajkovic (6), Rybchinskiy (6), Zhemaletdinov (5), Lisakovich (5).
Bayern Munich: Neuer (8), Alaba (7), Sule (6), Hernandez (7), Pavard (7), Goretzka (9), Tolisso (8), Kimmich (9), Muller (7), Lewandowski (7), Coman (7).
Bench: Gnabry (7), Martinez (9), Costa (7).
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