Bayern Munich 3-0 Red Star Belgrade: 5 Talking Points | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

#2 Thiago Alcantara was the cog in Bayern's midfield

Thiago Alcantara

The 28-year-old midfielder had a great outing, starting attacks from the back, and even setting up a goal in the dying minutes of the game.

Thiago Alcantara made seven tackles, nearly half of his team's total of 16. He efficiently recycled possession, controlling the midfield from deep, and finding loopholes in Red Star's defensive line. He made two key passes and even managed a shot at goal during the game.

Thiago was the cog in Bayern's midfield today, and he will be very crucial to the Bavarians' away game against Tottenham in the coming weeks.

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#1 Bayern Munich showcase their creative prowess

Ivan Perisic's smooth cross to Kingsley Coman that led to the first goal was one of many key passes during this game. Bayern made a total of 17 key passes, with the attacking midfield trio of Perisic, Coutinho, and Coman responsible for ten. Joshua Kimmich, marauding down the right wing throughout the game made five key passes.

While Bayern were arguably playing against a weaker team in Red Star Belgrade, their attacking fluidity and creativity remained top-notch, and their passing success rate of 89% is a clear testament of it.

Bayern fans travelling to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for their next continental game will hope that Bayern can showcase the same effortless creativity and understanding that the Bavarians put on display against Red Star Belgrade.