Bayern Munich can stand stronger than before against Manchester City from now on. Because it looks like Tuchel have made a really good impact on the team already. I mean he had a really tough and important match against Dortmund in his first time already. Winning this match was really important for the Bundesliga title as well. And he made a really great start there. They just demolished Dortmund with their game. I expect them to carry this effort to the matchup against Manchester City as well.
Besides Guardiola and Tuchel have a history as they faced each other while Tuchel was managing Chelsea. I wonder how this will face-to-face end this time. I still want to see Manchester City winning the Champions League title this season though because they still haven't won even once.
Im still 50%:50% to the bayern against city. The latest performance from bayern was making me feel doubt about the performance of bayern when it will be facing manchester city, bayern was losing against freiburg even when it was dominating the match.
This kind of result must be anticipated by tuchel but it needs more time for tuchel to adapt to the club. Tuchel was even beating pep in the final of UCL. That is still even hurting pep right now. Losing in the final has become a game that will never be forgotten by manchester city.
Bayern is seeking to repeat it again against the city very soon. manchester city will not able to repeat the same strategy against bayern. I remember that pep was doing an experiment in the first leg of manchester city against leipzig but it will not be working again toward bayern.
Tuchel may know so well about what kind of strategy that already used by pep and how it is working on. Bayern needs to put its main focus into the defensive line.
Bayern already conceded so many goals in any matches. Bayern was rarely clean sheet. This must become the main focus.
I remain optimistic for City. yes, City is one of the strong candidates as one of the challengers in this competition. for me City 60%, and for Bayern 40%. based on my point of view, City deserves more to qualify for the next phase.
To be honest, I don't only see it from the perspective of Pep and Tuchel. however, overall. readiness-wise, City should be more prepared than Bayern. because, after all, the presence of Tuchel as a new coach for me is a big consideration. actually, Tuchel has to dig deeper for his new squad to achieve chemistry between coach and player, so, it seems like it requires a process. plus, referring to the Bayern match against Dortmund, in particular, Freiburg. it seems, Tuchel is confident in implementing the system he has always used. unfortunately, in the match against Freiburg. Bayern must accept defeat. meaning, the system he implemented has not been effective. however, that doesn't mean Bayern doesn't have a chance to overthrow City.
On the other hand, Pep Guardiola will be more confident with his current players. plus, Haaland is a frightening specter for the opposing team. moreover, the first leg match will be played at the Etihad Stadium. however, in fact we will find out later after these two teams meet.
