Vincent Kompany Tactic vs Bayer 04 in Second Leg UCL Round 16
Vincent Kompany Tactic vs Bayer 04. Bayern Munich won Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in the second leg of the round 16, making the aggregate 5-0. Bayern Munich performed better than Bayer Leverkusen in the game, but they weren’t as dominating as they were in the first leg.
In terms of the tactical setup of the team, Vincent Kompany used his normal 4-2-3-1 tactic with almost the same lineup – the only difference was Urbig replacing the injured Manuel Neuer. The tactical instructions were a little different from the one on the first leg, so let’s get into the details of the tactic.
Vincent Kompany Tactic vs Bayer 04 | Tactical Setups
In Possession
Bayern Munich played out of defence, for most of the game. During the build-up, the central defenders, Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae supported Urbig, with width inside the box. Laimer and Davies spread wide at the flanks, to provide outleg options to the goalkeeper. Kimmich and Goretzka formed double pivots outside the box, to create more passing options for the defenders.
The German Reds focused on play mainly through the sides of the pitch, more than they used through the middle of the pitch, just like in the first leg. In terms of passing, Bayern used shorter passing directness but they only dominated the possession of the first half. The tempo at which they circulated the ball was standard. They then used underlaps on both sides of the field, as they approached Leverkusen’s box.
In Transition
Well, in the transition, the attacking width was wide. In transition, Davies and Laimer stayed wide on both flanks. Kimmich stayed back and sometimes dropped too close to the CDs, while Goretzka moved further towards Leverkusen’s box. Harry Kane dropped from his position, to play teammates. Musiala operated centrally while Coman and Olise flanked him.
Furthermore, when the team won the ball on the break, they mostly transitioned to counterattacks. In the final third, Bayern Munich worked the ball into the box patiently. When Bayern Munich lost possession in Leverkusen’s half, they counter-pressed in the 1st half but in the second half, they were regrouping to their own half.
Out Of Possession
In the defensive phase of the game, Kompany wanted his defenders to stay compact, forcing Leverkusen outside, as they did in the first leg. The defenders stepped up the defensive line, to compress Leverkusen’s half, but they were dropping off the defensive line after they scored the 2nd goal.
Kompany’s men pressed at a more intensity when Bayer Leverkusen played out of their defence. Furthermore, their line of engagement was higher, while the defensive line was also higher.
Vincent Kompany Tactic vs Bayer 04 | Formation Lineup
Vincent Kompany Tactic vs Bayer 04 | Role Selections
GK
Urbig was a sweeper keeper on support duty.
CDs
The central defenders, Upamecano and Kim Min-jae were ball-playing defenders on defence duties. In defensive situations, they stayed within the defensive line to break up attackers, mark forwards and prevent the ball from getting into the box, just like in the first leg.
FBs
Davies was a complete wing-back on support duty, just like in the first leg. He got the second goal of the game. In the second half, he was moved to the side midfield position with the role of a defensive winger on support duty. It was a fullback on support duty when he came in the second half.
Laimer was a fullback on support duty just like in the first leg. He was substituted after halftime due to injury. Stanisic replaced him in the second half with the same role.
DMs
Kimmich was a deep-lying playmaker on defence duty. He was the deepest midfielder, closing down attacks and helping the team to control the midfield like he did in the first leg.
Goretzka was a segundo volante on support duty. He supported the team’s offence by getting forward to complement attacks and tracking back to support the defence just like in the first leg.
AM
Musiala was an advanced playmaker on attacking duty. He didn’t drop deep rather he stayed higher up the pitch, focusing on how to impact the final third.
Ws
Coman and Olise were inverted wingers on support duties. They would cut inside from the flanks towards the Leverkusen’s box. Gnabry was a winger on the right flank when he was subbed in.
CF
Harry Kane was a deep-lying forward on support duty. Kane dropped from his position often, to play teammates through, which did lead to their opener.
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