Leon Goretzka double brings Bayern Munich victory against resilient Wolfsburg
Leon Goretzka's brace helped Bayern Munich to a narrow but well-deserved win over Wolfsburg, with Mohamed Amoura netting twice as the visitors showed spirit.
Bayern Munich 3-2 Wolfsburg
Goals: 1-0 Goretzka 20' (assist: Kimmich), 1-1 Amoura 24' (assist: Gerhardt), 2-1 Olise 39' (assist: Sané), 3-1 Goretzka 62' (assist: Olise), 3-2 Amoura 88' (assist: Tiago Tomás)
Bayern Munich hosted Wolfsburg looking to maintain their strong start to 2025, having won their first two games after the winter break. Wolfsburg, under the guidance of Ralph Hasenhüttl, arrived at the Allianz Arena in good form, having also secured two victories to begin the new year.
Bayern start strong but Wolfsburg bite back
The match began with Bayern immediately asserting their dominance, as Leroy Sané struck the crossbar in the third minute. The hosts' pressure paid off in the 20th minute when Goretzka broke the deadlock with a stunning long-range effort. Wolfsburg's resilience shone through though, as Amoura equalised just four minutes later with the visitors' first shot on target. The see-saw battle continued as Bayern regained the lead in the 39th minute through Olise and thought they had ended the first half perfectly, but Joshua Kimmich had a goal disallowed for handball in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
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Goretzka seals the deal but Wolfsburg fight to the end
The second half saw Bayern extend their lead in the 62nd minute, with Goretzka heading home from Michael Olise's pinpoint free-kick delivery. This goal appeared to put the game beyond Wolfsburg's reach, as Bayern continued to dominate possession and create chances. Kingsley Coman squandered a golden opportunity to make it 4-1 in the 70th minute, keeping Wolfsburg's hopes alive The visitors capitalised on their lifeline, with Amoura scoring his second of the match in the 88th minute to set up a tense finale. Despite a late push from Wolfsburg, Bayern held on to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory, maintaining their position at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Player of the Match: Leon Goretzka
The midfielder's brace showcased his goal-scoring prowess, with his first strike from distance demonstrating exceptional technique. Goretzka's second goal, a well-placed header from a free-kick, highlighted his aerial ability and timing. Beyond his goals, Goretzka's overall play was crucial in controlling the midfield, as evidenced by his high fantasy manager points (426). His third Bundesliga brace cemented his status as a key player for the Bavarian giants.
Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Bayern München 3.39 - Wolfsburg 0.95
Fastest player: Kingsley Coman (FCB), 34.83 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 1-0 by Leon Goretzka (FCB), 3 percent
Most pressed player: Michael Olise (FCB), 27 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Joshua Kimmich (FCB), +4.17
Fantasy Heroes: Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich, 426 Points), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, 367 Points), Mohamed Amoura (Wolfsburg, 307 Points)
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