💥 Manuel Neuer spoke candidly after Bayern Munich’s 4-1 loss to Barcelona in their third Champions League group stage match. The veteran goalkeeper acknowledged the challenges his team faced against a Barcelona side that played with more intensity than their previous opponents.
🎙️ Neuer: "Both teams play a risky game, so mistakes and ball losses can happen. We made mistakes, and we must be more present and aggressive in midfield because Barcelona have quick players like Raphinha upfront — that was missing today."
Neuer emphasized that Bayern's defensive frailties stemmed from their inability to control the midfield, allowing Barcelona’s fast-paced attackers to exploit the gaps. He also noted that Barcelona’s higher intensity caught Bayern off guard.
🎙️ Neuer: "It also must be said that Barça play with a higher intensity than the teams we faced so far."
Despite the defeat, Neuer expressed the need for improvement, particularly in controlling the pace and ensuring midfield dominance, to prevent similar outcomes against top-tier teams like Barcelona. Bayern will be keen to address these issues in future fixtures as they aim to bounce back stronger.
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