[kurtsimonw]

Yep.

[Fillipo Simone]

Bayerns problem is the defense and the lack of a good DM. Van Gaal's persistence for endless passes and possession still is a main characteristic of the team, yet with the lack of van Bommel they find it hard to keep the passes safe. That's why they lost and will lose to Dortumund in the near future. BVB are just deadly in attack, while the sub-quality CB's can't do much.

[X-Offender]

Bayerns problem is the defense and the lack of a good DM. Van Gaal's persistence for endless passes and possession still is a main characteristic of the team, yet with the lack of van Bommel they find it hard to keep the passes safe. That's why they lost and will lose to Dortumund in the near future. BVB are just deadly in attack, while the sub-quality CB's can't do much.

By that theory, they must also have lost twice to Madrid, who have probably the deadliest attack at the moment. But against the Spaniards, Bayern's players gave their all. They really wanted that final and it showed. Perhaps they weren't as much motivated last night, though I didn't watch the game.

[Fillipo Simone]

By that theory, they must also have lost twice to Madrid, who have probably the deadliest attack at the moment. But against the Spaniards, Bayern's players gave their all. They really wanted that final and it showed. Perhaps they weren't as much motivated last night, though I didn't watch the game.

Not necessarily. Sometimes it works, on a good day Bayern can beat anyone because they have all offensive tools at hand. But defensively? Neuer proved more then once he isn't always predictable and safe, a bit like Dida. Badstuber and Boateng are an inadequate pairing in the middle. Luiz Gustavo isn't the DM Bayern needs.

On a good day those characteristics and up being overshadowed by the positive ones. But in general, the CB pairing and the DM position is a vulnerable spot.