Bayern wins confidently in the FA Cup thanks to Kane penalty + ManCity and Liverpool

Bundesliga

Bayern – M’Gladbach 1-0

After Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich also started the new year with a win. The leader wins the Bundesliga classic at Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 thanks to a penalty goal from Harry Kane.

Oppressive dominance, a victory that was fought for and endured for a long time: This is how Bayern Munich’s twelfth victory in the 16th league game against the team of Swiss coach Gerardo Seoane can be summarized in a few words. Kane confidently converted from eleven meters in the 67th minute after a foul by Lukas Ullrich on Michael Olise.

Before that, the hosts had successfully defended themselves with a massive defense with central defender Nico Elvedi. Bayern’s power play repeatedly bounced off the edge of the penalty area or goalie Moritz Nicolas was there for the home team. With a header from Tim Kleindienst, the Gladbachers almost took the lead with their only chance before Kane’s penalty, later a header from Elvedi after a corner narrowly missed the equalizer.

St. Pauli – Frankfurt 0:1

Is it Omar Marmoush’s farewell goal? There have been rumors surrounding the Egyptian shooting star in recent days. The 25-year-old striker is said to be about to move to Manchester City, and even sporting director Markus Krösche is said to have told him that his development at Eintracht Frankfurt is complete and he is ready for the Premier League. But there was no sign of Marmoush on the field. He did what he had been doing all season: scoring goals and helping his team win.

In the 1-0 win at his former club St. Pauli, Marmoush scored the only goal of the game in the 32nd minute, ending Eintracht’s minor misery, which had gone five games in a row without a win in all competitions before the winter break.

St. Pauli – Eintracht Frankfurt 0:1 (0:1).
29,546 spectators.
Tor: 32. Marmoush 0:1.
Remarks: Eintracht Frankfurt without Amenda (injured).

Mainz – Bochum 2-0

Mainz 05 celebrates their fourth home win in a row. Against relegation candidate Bochum, German goalgetter Jonathan Burkardt ensured victory for former FCZ coach Bo Henriksen’s team with his eleven and twelve goals this season. This moves Mainz up to fourth place, but Leipzig could overtake them again on Sunday.

Mainz 05 – Bochum 2:0 (1:0).
32,000 spectators.
Tore: 23. Burkardt 1:0. 69. Burkardt 2:0.
Remarks: Mainz 05 with Widmer (from 91st), Bochum without Loosli (not in the squad).

Freiburg – Kiel 3:2

After a nerve-wracking final phase, SC Freiburg can still breathe a sigh of relief. Despite the hosts’ interim 3-0 lead, Holstein Kiel regained hope. Phil Harres scored twice between the 85th and 90th minutes – but it wasn’t enough for another goal, also because Freiburg goalie Noah Atubolu made an excellent save after his mistake before the second goal. Freiburg moves into the top 6, while Kiel threatens to lose connection to the saving bank.

Freiburg – Holstein Kiel 3:2 (2:0).
33,700 spectators.
Tore: 23. Remberg (Owner) 1:0. 38. Günter 2:0. 74. Grifo 3:0. 85. Theirs 3:1. 90. Theirs 3:2.
Remarks: Freiburg without Ogbus and Manzambi (both not in the squad).

Heidenheim – Union Berlin 2-0

Steffen Baumgart’s debut on the Union Berlin sidelines was a real failure. The Iron Men lost 2-0 to Heidenheim, who had not won in the Bundesliga since Matchday 5 – and left-back Tom Rothe saw red after 37 minutes due to an emergency stop. At Union, the series of defeats that cost Bo Svensson his coaching position is now six Games arrived. The last victory dates back to the seventh matchday in mid-October.

Heidenheim – Union Berlin 2:0 (1:0).
15,000 spectators.
Tore: 17. Krätzig 1:0. 83. Beck 2:0.
Remarks: 37. Red card against Rothe (Union Berlin).

Hoffenheim – Wolfsburg 0:1

In the duel between the two clubs Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg, which are supported by global companies, the VW club retained the upper hand thanks to Mohamed Amoura’s goal.​

Hoffenheim – Wolfsburg 0:1 (0:1).
18,114 spectators.
Tor: 29. Amoura 0:1.
Remarks: Wolfsburg without Zesiger (substitute).

FA Cup

Liverpool – Accrington 4:0

With a mix of experienced stars and some young promising players, Liverpool FC gave fourth division club Accrington no chance in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, 18-year-old Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa scored the goals in the 4-0 win. For Chiesa it was the first goal for the Reds since he moved to the island from Juventus in the summer. The 27-year-old has hardly been used so far. (nih)

Chelsea – Morecambe 5:0

Chelsea also didn’t show any weakness. The Blues also met a fourth division team and confidently defeated Morecambe 5-0. Central defender Tosin Adarabioyo also contributed two goals, as did João Felix. Christopher Nkunku made it 2-0 after missing a penalty in the 17th minute to take the lead.

Norwich – Brighton 0:4

Coach Fabian Hürzeler celebrated another success with Brighton after four draws in a row and eight games without a win. The team of the 31-year-old, who has Swiss, German and US citizenship, managed a 4-0 win against second division team Norwich. Georginio Rutter scored twice in the first half, and after the break Julio Enciso and Solomon March made things clear.

Manchester City – Salford 8:0

Manchester City scored the most goals on Saturday. At the Etihad Stadium, fourth division team Salford were defeated 8-0. Young star James McAtee, who is associated with Borussia Dortmund among others, scored three goals. Jérémy Doku, Jack Grealish, 20-year-old Divin Mubama and 19-year-old Nico O’Reilly also scored twice.

Serie A

Turin – Juventus Turin 1:1

Tore: 8. Yildiz 0:1. 45. Vlasic 1:1.
Remarks: 56. Red cards against Vanoli (torino coach) and Motta (juventus coach).

AC Milan – Cagliari 1:1

Tore: 51. Morata 1:0. 55. Luck 1:1.
Remarks: AC Milan without Okafor (injured).

The League

FC Sevilla – Valencia 1:1

Ruben Vargas hits the post on his debut for Sevilla FC and scores a late point for his new team. The Andalusians equalized late on to make it 1-1 against bottom team Valencia.

One day after completing the transfer from FC Augsburg to Spain, Vargas came on as a substitute in the 69th minute when hosts Sevilla were behind. Eleven minutes later, the 26-year-old almost scored the equalizer. However, his long-range shot from more than 20 meters away bounced off the inside post. Instead, a long-range shot from Adria Pedrosa in the 93rd minute helped secure a deserved but unconvincing equalizer.

Luis Rioja scored for the guests eight minutes before Vargas came on after a counterattack. Vargas’ national team and new club colleague Djibril Sow was back in the starting line-up after recovering from a thigh injury and was substituted in the 79th minute.

FC Sevilla – Valencia 1:1 (0:0).
Tore: 61. Rioja 0:1. 93. Pedrosa 1:1.
Remarks: Sevilla FC with Sow (up to 79th) and Vargas (from 69th). 81. Vargas shot off the post.

Valladolid – Betis Sevilla 1:0 (0:0).
Tor: 58. Perez 1:0.
Remarks: Valladolid with Cömert (ab 46.), Betis Sevilla with Rodriguez. (here/sda)

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