Terrible error by Gregor Kobel allows Bayern's first goal at Allianz Arena
A spectacular error by Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel facilitated Bayern Munich's 4-2 victory at Allianz Arena in Thomas Tuchel's debut as the home team's coach, a result that allows them to reclaim the top spot in the Bundesliga.
An opportunistic brace by Muller
After a few minutes of equality, Kobel - back after missing all the matches in March - inexplicably missed a long pass from Frenchman Dayot Upamecano (13) while attempting to clear the ball. The ball slowly continued towards the goal, escorted by Leroy Sané.
"Sometimes there are bad days, and today was one of them," said the Swiss goalkeeper to the television.
His coach Edin Terzic tried to support him: "We can't forget that thanks to this man, we are at the top of the table. We have been able to count on him this season and we will continue to do so."
The goal was a harsh blow to Dortmund, unable to recover from it, and Thomas Muller, the home team's captain, took advantage of it, scoring two opportunistic goals in five minutes (18 and 23) that sealed the match.
Frenchman Kingsley Coman sealed the victory (50) and with the match decided, Emre Can (72, penalty) and Donyell Malen (90) also scored.
The victory put an end to Dortmund's phenomenal streak, which had eight wins and one draw in 2023, while Bayern had a great start to their relationship with Tuchel, who made his debut as coach replacing Julian Nagelsmann with a resounding performance against his former team.
Tuchel praised "the desire to fight for the ball" from his players, but added that they need to "desire to be better because they can be better." "It was the result we wanted," he added.
In his debut, the former Chelsea coach opted for a four-player defense to win the first stop of an infernal April: on Tuesday, Bayern returns to Allianz Arena to play the quarterfinals of the Cup against Freiburg, who will pay a visit on Saturday in the Bundesliga. Then the Champions League will come, with the quarterfinals in a week against Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne's Manchester City.