Bayern Munich’s ‘iron wall’ Kim Min-jae (28) led the ‘again’ scoreless defense.
Munich crushed Union Berlin 3-0 in the ninth round of the “2024-2025 German Bundesliga” at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the 2nd (Korea time).
Munich took the lead with nine undefeated matches (seven wins, two draws) since the season’s opening. Berlin ranks sixth with 15 points (four wins, three draws and two losses).
Kim Min-jae was paired with Dayo Upamecano and started as left center back. He played in 14 consecutive games this season. He played for about 69 minutes on the day, contributing to Munich’s win of three consecutive games without allowing even a single goal. He displayed quick cover and bold forward defense to lead the team in matches against the rival striker.
According to the soccer statistics magazine Footmob, Kim’s pass success rate reached a whopping 97 percent (106/109). He also displayed outstanding performance in defense indicators such as three cleanups, two interceptions, two successful aerial ball competitions, and one blocking. Footmob gave Kim a 7.6 rating and gave him an easy evaluation.
Jung Woo-young also started as a right flanker for Berlin, displaying a “Korean Derby” in the Bundesliga. Jung, who was replaced immediately after Kim Min-jae’s replacement, also played for about 69 minutes but failed to score points. He created chances twice and dribbled twice. Footmob praised Jung, giving him the highest rating in his team, 7.2.
Munich scored the first goal with a penalty kick in the 15th minute of the first half. Oliseh tripped over the defense while breaking into the penalty box and the referee immediately declared PK. Kane, who was the kicker, shook the net with a powerful right footed shot. It was Kane’s 10th goal in the league. 스포츠토토
Kim Min-jae blocked the opponent’s decisive opportunity with excellent defense. In the 37th minute of the first half, Union’s corner kick hit Palinha’s body and Pepok shot it without missing it. However, Kim Min-jae lowered his posture at the gate and blocked it with his body.
At the end of the first half, Comang’s additional goal was scored. Kim Min-jae’s pass became the starting point of the scoring. Davis received Kim Min-jae’s pass, broke through to the left side, and passed low to the center. Kane then passed to Comang, who was rushing to the goal with a sensational one-touch pass. Comang finished this with a right-footed shot.
Munich’s onslaught continued in the second half. Kane scored multiple goals in the sixth minute of the second half. Coman dropped a cross from Geheiro’s right side with a header. Kane pushed it with his left foot to break the net.
As Munich took the lead with ease, Kompany called in Kim Min-jae in the 24th minute of the second half. Eric Dier was put in the position of Kim Min-jae. Berlin also put in Yannick Haber, excluding Jung Woo-young, who played well. Munich, which continued its dominance until the end of the game, won the game by three goals without losing a point.
