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The majority of stats suggest little changed in Bayern Munich’s match with Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday - except the most important one.
Bayern pointed out they had 20 shots on goal to five from their visitors and 72 per cent of possession but that is little consolation when you lose 2-1 anyway.
“We’re very disappointed, angry or frustrated - I don’t know what the right word is,” said Thomas Mueller. “This is a game that we obviously shouldn’t lose either way, but there was a lack of efficiency.
“We weren’t effective in front of goal, nor at the back. The few chances Frankfurt had were enough to score two goals. That’s why we are where we are now.
“We certainly didn’t do everything right, but in terms of feeling, this is a game you win relatively often. It’s not good, but that won’t deter us going forward.” Bayern will lick their wounds separately rather than together as their star-studded squad spread out across Europe for the latest international break.
And when they return they will prepare for a first versus second clash when they visit in-form Bayer Leverkusen, who now trail the Bundesliga leaders only on goal difference.
“Defeats always hurt,” said coach Julian Nagelsmann after a run of nine consecutive competitive wins ended with his first loss as Bayern boss. “On the one hand, because it’s the first one and on the other hand, it was totally avoidable.
“We didn’t do some things right, just like in recent weeks, but our opponents didn’t take advantage of that. Today we were punished.
Still, we had enough chances to score some goals.” Frankfurt had not won at Bayern since 2000 but overturned Leon Goretzka’s opener with Martin Hinteregger’s header and a fine late shot from Filip Kostic.
It was a remarkable way to secure a first Bundesliga win under their own new coach, Oliver Glasner, after a tricky start to his reign has left the team in lower midtable.
“We won’t get carried away with the result - our goalkeeper was fantastic and we got lucky when they hit the post before half-time,” he said.
“We’re enjoying the moment, because it’s very difficult to win at the Allianz Arena.” Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp was left out the Germany squad for the coming World Cup qualifiers but produced a masterclass - including a wonder-save on Robert Lewandowski - in front of watching national coach Hansi Flick.
“Having a bit of luck obviously plays a part,” he admitted. “It was a very intense game and I take my hat off to the team.
“We’ve beaten Bayern - they’re in unbelievable form but we got maximum points. A result like that can help increase our belief in our strengths.”
Berlin
The majority of stats suggest little changed in Bayern Munich’s match with Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday - except the most important one.
Bayern pointed out they had 20 shots on goal to five from their visitors and 72 per cent of possession but that is little consolation when you lose 2-1 anyway.
“We’re very disappointed, angry or frustrated - I don’t know what the right word is,” said Thomas Mueller. “This is a game that we obviously shouldn’t lose either way, but there was a lack of efficiency.
“We weren’t effective in front of goal, nor at the back. The few chances Frankfurt had were enough to score two goals. That’s why we are where we are now.
“We certainly didn’t do everything right, but in terms of feeling, this is a game you win relatively often. It’s not good, but that won’t deter us going forward.” Bayern will lick their wounds separately rather than together as their star-studded squad spread out across Europe for the latest international break.
And when they return they will prepare for a first versus second clash when they visit in-form Bayer Leverkusen, who now trail the Bundesliga leaders only on goal difference.
“Defeats always hurt,” said coach Julian Nagelsmann after a run of nine consecutive competitive wins ended with his first loss as Bayern boss. “On the one hand, because it’s the first one and on the other hand, it was totally avoidable.
“We didn’t do some things right, just like in recent weeks, but our opponents didn’t take advantage of that. Today we were punished.
Still, we had enough chances to score some goals.” Frankfurt had not won at Bayern since 2000 but overturned Leon Goretzka’s opener with Martin Hinteregger’s header and a fine late shot from Filip Kostic.
It was a remarkable way to secure a first Bundesliga win under their own new coach, Oliver Glasner, after a tricky start to his reign has left the team in lower midtable.
“We won’t get carried away with the result - our goalkeeper was fantastic and we got lucky when they hit the post before half-time,” he said.
“We’re enjoying the moment, because it’s very difficult to win at the Allianz Arena.” Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp was left out the Germany squad for the coming World Cup qualifiers but produced a masterclass - including a wonder-save on Robert Lewandowski - in front of watching national coach Hansi Flick.
“Having a bit of luck obviously plays a part,” he admitted. “It was a very intense game and I take my hat off to the team.
“We’ve beaten Bayern - they’re in unbelievable form but we got maximum points. A result like that can help increase our belief in our strengths.”
