Bundesliga 2018/19, Hoffenheim 1-3 Bayern Munich: 5 Talking Points

#3 Bayern losing their shine in the second half

Bayern's attack weakened in the second half of the game

The hosts started attacking right from the word "go" as the referee blew his whistle to signal the start of the second half, and Bayern Munich had no other resolve but to suddenly shift defensively, save a few counter-attacks that were ineffective.

This, in turn, shifted Bayern's gears backward, and they were often found wanting in composition and stability while guarding their own lines.

Maybe it was a kind of complacency that stemmed from a dominating first-half performance and a resulting 2-0 lead, but in retrospect, that could actually have gone on to cost the game for Bayern.

Between the 47th and 53rd minute, Neuer had to come between Hoffenheim players and scoring chances thrice.

The surmounting pressure finally bent the visitors a bit, as Bayern brought nine of its players up forward for an unsuccessful corner, and the resulting breakthrough counter-attack ending with Nico Schulz finding the back of the net with ease from 20 yards out.

Hoffenheim continued to try for goals, and an equaliser almost came their way on multiple occasions, Neuer being the one giant barrier that the hosts found it impossible to cross on at least two such cases.

Lewandowski's late goal then helped in sealing the game in Bayern's favour.