'Hard work + Injury' Kim Min-jae was eventually burned out'Replacement Out in the Bleeding', but still 'Defensive highest rating'...Bayern, Dortmund 1-1 draw
Dec 01, 2024
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Bayern Munich drew 1-1 in the 12th round of the German Bundesliga in the 2024-2025 season at Zignal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany on the 1st (Korea time). Dortmund scored the first goal in the game, which drew attention as a der Clasicer for the first time of the season, but Bayern turned the game to square one.
Bayern conceded goals in eight games on the same day, and its record of consecutive scoreless matches ended in seven games. However, they continued their unbeaten streak. Bayern remained at the top of the league with nine wins, three draws and 30 points. Dortmund came in fifth with six wins, two draws and four losses and 20 points.
Kim Min-jae remained on the starting list on the same day. Kim Min-jae started all 19 games played by Bayern this season. Including the A national team, it is a desperate effort to start 25 consecutive games. In fact, Kim Min-jae's physical condition is not very good.
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Kim Min-jae played full-time against Augsburg two days after playing both A matches in the Middle East. In particular, Kim Min-jae was caught on the broadcast during the match against Kuwait. Afterwards, he played full-time against Paris Saint-Germain.
Kim Min-jae's performance against Paris Saint-Germain was by far brilliant. As usual, Dayo Upamecano and Kim Min-jae, who defended the central defense, showed their presence in offense and defense. Kim Min-jae scored in the 38th minute of the first half by pushing it in with a header when the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper failed to properly handle a corner kick from the left by Jojua Kimmich. It was Kim Min-jae's first UCL score. Kim Min-jae, who made his UCL debut against Liverpool in September 2022 when he was in Naples, scored in his 25th game. Kim Min-jae shared his joy with Upamecano, who ran right away.
Kim Min-jae started the game and played full-time, recording a 93% pass success rate, one tackle success, one shot block, seven clearings, four header clearings, two interceptions and three restoration of ball ownership. Bayern Munich, led by Kim Min-jae's performance, won 1-0. Bayern continued its remarkable record of seven consecutive official games without losing a point.
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He was also proudly listed in the best 11 of the fifth European Champions League phase of the 2024-2025 season announced by UEFA on the 29th. Kim Min-jae was selected as the best defender along with Rami Ben-Sebaini (Dortmund), Pau Kubarsi (Barcelona), and Wirien Timber (Arnall).
Kim Min-jae also tied for third in the 5th round 'Fantasy Point', which was released soon after. Florian Birz (Leverkusen) and Charles DeKettelrer (Atalanta) tied for first with 19 points. Kim Min-jae, who scored 18 points, tied for third with Marcos Orenthe (Atletico) and Alex Grimaldo (Leverkusen).
Kim Min-jae, who played against Dortmund again, showed good performance again. Kim Min-jae led Bayern's defense with a bold forward defense he showed during his time in Naples. After a bold interception in the second minute of the first half, he created a scoring chance and blocked Dortmund's attack with an aggressive defense.
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Kim Min-jae played 80 minutes on the day, recording an 88 percent pass success rate, a 50 percent long pass success rate, a 67 percent tackle success rate (2/3), three clearances, five recoveries, and 75% (3/4) of ball competition. Although the pass success rate was lower than usual, he responded relatively well to the opponent's attack at high speed.
Kim Min-jae was highly praised. All of them received the highest rating among the defense teams in mechanical evaluations. SofaScore gave 7.0 points and Footmob gave 7.2 points. Along with Alfonso Davis, he received the highest score among the team's defense. Whoscored was slightly lower at 6.6, but it was the highest rating on the defense.
However, it was not easy to conduct a qualitative evaluation. TZ gave the middling rating of three. Germany gives grades between 1 and 6, and the lower the score, the better. TZ said 'If Kim Min-jae had gone out a little faster, he could have supported Konrat Rhymer in the losing scene' However, he also praised 'He was more devoted and calm than ever in a competitive situation except for this part.
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The home team Dortmund came out with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Girassie stood at the front line, and Maximilian Bayer, Marcel Javicher and Jamie Bainogitens sat at the second line. The midfield was formed by Felix Nmecha and Pascal Gross. The four backs were made up of Julian Rüersson, Valdemar Anton, Niko Schloterbeck, and Rami Benssevaini. The goal was defended by Gregor Kobel.
Bayern also fought 4-2-3-1. Harry Kane was the one-top, and Matisse Tell, Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane set up the second term. Leon Goretzka and Jojua Kimmich stood on the waistline. The four-back was composed by Davis, Kim Min-jae, Upamecano, and Reimer. The goalkeeper's gloves were invariably worn by Manuel Neuer.
The game was tight. Bayern, which pushed Dortmund once with Kim Min-jae's sharp movement in the beginning, fired a shot in the 7th minute of the first half. Attempted left footed shot after moving from right to center. He was blocked by the goalkeeper.
Dortmund scored the opening goal in the 26th minute. Bainogitens, who was on the left, received a rear pass and hit it straight away. After beating Reimer, he penetrated into the box and shot as it was. The goalkeeper Neuer couldn't use his hands. Rhymer's speed was disappointing. Kim Min-jae had to watch Vinogitens break through because he cared about Marcel Jabicher on the other side.
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A battle of one step and one step followed. In the 41st minute, Kim Min-jae blocked the shot with his whole body during Dortmund's counterattack.
In the end, the first half ended with a 1-0 Dortmund lead.
Bayern missed a decisive opportunity early in the second half. In the third minute of the second half, Musiala broke through three defenders and entered the box. Müller gave it away, and Müller connected with a shot. However, he was blocked by the goalkeeper.
Sane missed a good chance in the 14th minute. Rhymer tried a cutback after hitting inside. Sane's right footed shot, which was a no-mark, went off the post.
Dortmund also counterattacked with a counterattack. There was a variable in which Kim Min-jae, who had been blocking Dortmund well, was replaced in the 35th minute. Bayern had the worst situation in which all the nuclei of offense and defense were replaced during the game. Coach Bang Sang Kompany, who needed to score, put forward striker Michael Olise, not defender.
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Since then, no goals have been scored, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Kim Min-jae's condition does not seem to be bad for now. "Kim Min-jae had to staple the injured area," Bayern Sports Director Christophe Freund said. But he's a machine. This injury won't knock him down. I will be able to play in the next game immediately."
However, the recent push is certainly burdensome to him. Kim Min-jae also played well in the first half of last season, but eventually collapsed in the second half. Fortunately, there is no national team transfer during the winter break. Kim Min-jae was shaken up sharply after being called up for the Asian Cup last season. As there are no major competitions this year, Kim Min-jae can recover once again.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
