After Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal first leg, manager Thomas Tuchel didn’t shy away from calling out defender Kim Min-Jae for his role in conceding both goals. Tuchel specifically pointed out Kim’s mistake that led to the opening goal and the penalty that allowed Madrid to equalize.
Tuchel emphasized that Kim was “too overly ambitious” in his defending, especially against Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. He criticized Kim for making the first move too early, getting caught out by Toni Kroos’ pass, and being too aggressive in his challenges. The manager highlighted that there was no need for such aggressive defending when they had the numbers advantage in the second goal situation.
Since moving to Bayern Munich from Napoli, where he helped the team win Serie A, Kim has struggled to find his form in the Bundesliga. With Eric Dier’s arrival in January, Kim has found himself on the bench at times, failing to cement a regular starting position in the team.
Meanwhile, striker Harry Kane revealed that he paid no attention to England teammate Jude Bellingham’s attempts to distract him as he stepped up to take a penalty for Bayern. Kane mentioned that he was in the zone and was focused on blocking out any external distractions. Despite Bellingham’s efforts to put him off, Kane remained composed and converted the penalty.
The article concludes by mentioning that Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are set to face each other in the second leg at the Bernabéu on May 8. Both teams will be looking to secure a spot in the Champions League final, with Bayern aiming to overcome their defensive lapses and put in a solid performance to advance in the competition.
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