Bayern Munich’s goal drought continues in 1-0 loss to Lazio
Bayern Munich loses 1-0 in the Champions League match against Lazio, despite making several opportunities to score
In the first leg of the round of 16 Champions League match against Lazio on Wednesday, Bayern Munich lost 1-0 despite making several opportunities to score.
Bayern’s 16 attempts on goal fell short in a game full of wasted chances, leaving the German powerhouse reeling after their second defeat in as many weeks after suffering a setback in the Bundesliga.
Bayern was reduced to 10 men in the second half, and Lazio captain Ciro Immobile scored from a penalty kick to underscore the German team’s incapacity to turn opportunities into goals.
Harry Kane, a striker for Bayern, said, “It’s been a tough week.” “We had a strong start and many good opportunities. We were unable to capture those crucial moments in these games.”
Kane and his colleagues acknowledged the difficult time Bayern is going through and bemoaned lost chances. “One spark can change a lot and we need to try to find that,” Kane said.
In light of their previous losses, Bayern and head coach Thomas Tuchel are under increasing pressure before the second leg on March 5. Although Bayern has a rich history in the Champions League, their current performance makes it unlikely that they will go further in the tournament.
Even though they had the most of the ball, Bayern was unable to take advantage of their superior possession; in the second half, Kane missed a header and Leroy Sané was also unable to convert a free kick.
Even though they weren’t picked, Lazio showed a strong performance, and Immobile’s penalty shot sealed the win. The combination of Bayern’s problems and the Italian team’s recent form promises an exciting second leg.
While Lazio supporters celebrated a historic victory only, their second in the Champions League knockout phase, Bayern fans saw their club stumble on the pitch.
Bayern will need to work hard to turn things around in the return leg, but as midfielder Thomas Müller put it, “We know we have it in us, even if we didn’t show it tonight.” It is still unclear whether Bayern will be able to return to their winning ways in time to save their Champions League campaign.
Source: AP
