FC Bayern have fought hard for their six-point start in the Champions League. Chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen singled out Sven Ulreich in particular in Copenhagen.
With a late 2-1 win at FC Copenhagen, FC Bayern’s professionals also made life a little easier for their boss. Jan-Christian Dreesen, in his first banquet speech as chairman of the board of the German record champions, was allowed to hand out plenty of praise in a relaxed manner instead of having to issue warnings or even criticism in any form.
“It was by no means an easy game today, we fought hard for it. Everyone who was in the stadium today saw that Copenhagen were running for their lives. That makes the victory all the more valuable,” Dreesen said after midnight at the obligatory get-together in the team hotel. “Many thought it would be a home run when the draw was made, and today we learned that Copenhagen won’t be an easy game either. Copenhagen played 0-0 at home against ManCity and Sevilla last year, played 1-1 against Dortmund, so they conceded one goal. We scored twice as many goals today as Copenhagen conceded in the entire group stage last year. In that respect, double praise for the team!”
The fact that the goals from Jamal Musiala (67th) and the substitute Mathys Tel (83rd) were enough for three points was also thanks to their goalkeeper: Sven Ulreich prevented an own goal from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in the last second by referring to his uncut fingernails. Joshua Kimmich wasn’t the only one who thought the save was “gigantic”.
“Either you’re the ass on duty – or you just saved it “
“I was especially pleased that Ulle saved this important victory for us at the very end today. Ulle, sensational!” Dreesen also praised the veteran, who may be making way for Manuel Neuer again in the next Champions League game at Galatasaray. “As a goalkeeper, it’s really not easy: Either you’re the butt of the joke – or you just saved it. Today you saved it.”
In Group A, Munich are now clearly on course for the last 16. While Manchester United are still without points, only Galatasaray (four points) can keep up with the FCB after two match days. Dreesen: “I think we can look ahead quite optimistically. “
