On 21 January, one of the matches of the 18th round of the German football championship took place. Bayern (Munich) and Werder (Bremen) met.
German Championship, 18th round
Bayern (Munich) - Werder (Bre men) - 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Weiser (59)
Warnings: J. Kimmich (17), Romano Schmid (71), Matthijs de Ligt (74).
The legendary Allianz Arena hosted the long-awaited Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen. Both teams were looking to pick up three important points that would allow them to move up the standings. Both teams created chances in the first half, but neither team was able to hit the goalposts. It was a tight contest in which both sides showed their defensive prowess. Both Bayern and Werder Bremen were determined not to make any mistakes that could lead to a goal. In the 17th minute, Bayern's J. Kimmich received a yellow card. Kimmich received a yellow card for a careless attack. The referee wasted no time in penalising the midfield maestro for an inappropriate challenge. This early warning set the tone for a physical and tense encounter between the teams. The 25th minute brought a win for Werder Bremen, but the goal was cancelled due to a foul in the build-up. It was a sigh of relief for Bayern, who narrowly avoided an early goal. The second half started with an incredible breakthrough for Werder Bremen in the 59th minute.
M. Weiser brought his team a much-needed lead with a shot into the near corner. The Werder Bremen players exploded with joy, celebrating their hard-won goal. In an attempt to turn the tide of the match, Bayern made a triple substitution in the 64th minute. R. Guerreiro, J. Kimmich and A. Davies were replaced by L. Goretzka, T. Muller and M. Tel respectively. The Bavarians hoped that the fresh legs would add creativity and spice to their attacking play. In the 65th minute, Werder Bremen also made a substitution, replacing N. Voltemade for R. Borre. As the game progressed, the tension grew and the referee had to intervene on several occasions. In the 71st minute, R. Schmid of Werder Bremen received a yellow card for a late challenge. A few minutes later, Bayern's M. de Ligt received a warning for a similar offence. On 84 minutes, Werder Bremen made a second substitution, replacing R. Schmid with D. Kownacki. In response, Bayern introduced K. Koman in place of E. M. Choupo-Moting. Both teams made tactical changes to hold their positions or get a chance to equalise in the final minutes of the match. Time was running out and both sides continued to fight fiercely. In the final minutes of the game, Werder Bremen made two more substitutions. J. Njinma replaced K. Gross, and F. Agu was replaced by O. Deman. Despite Bayern's persistent attempts to equalise, they were unable to get back on track and eventually lost 1-0 to an unyielding Werder Bremen. The win was a significant boost for Werder Bremen and their Bundesliga aspirations. Both teams showed great determination and demonstrated their quality throughout the match. The game was a true testament to the competitiveness and excitement that the Bundesliga has to offer.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Augsburg vs Bayern, Werder vs Freiburg.
| Bayern | Werder | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 21 | Kicks | 8 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 8 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
| 12 | Offences | 7 |
| 10 | Corners | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 68% | Ball possession | 32% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 7 |
| 686 | Total assists | 324 |
| 621 | Accurate assists | 247 |
| 91% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |