Bayern Munich vs CSKA Moscow: Five Key Battles

Mario Mandzukic vs Vasili Berezutski

Mario Mandzukic

The Croatian striker has scored three goals in the league already and is Pep’s first (and only) choice to lead the attack, unless he decides to use his False 9 system. Nevertheless, assuming Mandzukic does start the game, the task of marking him will fall to Vasili Berezutski, the twin brother of Alexei. Mandzukic isn’t an easy man to mark, because he never stays still; he’s always dropping deep and looking for the ball and he also does his share of defensive work. This battle will be an interesting one.