Freiburg -1 Bayern Munich: Matthijs de Ligt smashes 25-lawn rocket into the best corner as Bundesliga leaders bounce again from midweek cup upset by hosts to continue to be two points distinct of Borussia Dortmund
De Ligt’s strike gave Bayern Munich victory and stored them prime of the BundesligaBavarians had been beaten at household by Freiburg in the German Cup on TuesdayBayern are two points clear at the best of the table with 7 games remaining
An unstoppable 25-property strike from defender Matthijs de Ligt handed Bayern Munich a 1- victory above Freiburg on Saturday, preserving them two details very clear at the prime of the table with 7 online games remaining.
The Bavarians, who confront Manchester Metropolis in the Champions League quarter-ultimate very first leg following week, experienced been crushed at house by Freiburg 2-1 in the German Cup final eight on Tuesday.
Desperate to make amends and guard their Bundesliga guide, Bayern had possession and a couple of very good chances in the first 50 percent.
But it was Freiburg who arrived closer to scoring with Ritsu Doan catching Bayern’s Alphonso Davies napping on the stroke of halftime but sending his effort and hard work on to the submit.
De Ligt then took matters into his own palms just after the interval, breaking the deadlock and beating keeper Mark Flekken with his unstoppable missile into the prime corner.
Matthijs de Ligt’s strike gave Bayern Munich victory and held them best of the Bundesliga
The defender crashed a screamer into the major corner from 25 yards from Jamal Musiala’s ball
The Bavarians should really have scored once again with Leroy Sane on the hour later but the player chipped about the bar with only Flekken to defeat.
They guide the title race on 58 factors, with Borussia Dortmund on 56 in second location.
‘We knew it would be a difficult recreation,’ Tuchel reported.
They were being 12 games unbeaten at residence and defeat us in the Pokal midweek. In the end, I assume the gain was deserved. We experienced significant possibilities to rating in both halves. I’m pleased that we gained and held a clear sheet. It was so vital.’
Requested about their approach to dealing with Manchester Town in the quarter-finals of the Champions League this 7 days, the former Chelsea manager added: ‘We have to be courageous. We have to feel in ourselves, be smart, have tactical methods and go to the restrict of our physical attempts.
‘City have been taking part in at an absolute best variety for weeks. We need to have to regenerate and hope to have every person in shape.’