#2 Bayern Munich – all teeth, no bite
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The worst thing you can do against a club that revels in playing counter-attacking football is hold onto possession. And Bayern Munich made that very mistake. Despite starting with their strongest eleven, Munich barely stretched or penetrated the red-and-white wall.
While there was plenty of action on either wing from Franck Ribery, David Alaba, Thiago and Philipp Lahm, their efforts lacked the edge that could rattle their opponents.
Both Muller and Lewandowski had shots on goal but nothing that troubled Oblak too much. Neither did having Bayern’s full-backs play wide of their position have any positive impact on their game. Rather, while David Alaba’s forward run did move the ball quickly up the field, his deliveries into the box were sloppy and wasteful.
The Bavarians did their best to knock the ball about with their usual ease but Atletico was quick to block any pass or cross that came their way. By the time they looked up to move the ball forward, red and white shirts were already filling up the gaps in the field.
