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'Monster Defender' Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) finally exploded.
Bayern Munich, led by head coach Vincent Kompany, beat Augsburg 3-1 in an away match in the German Bundesliga in 2024-2025 season at WWK Arena in Augsburg, Germany on the 5th (Korea time). Bayern Munich (21 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses) widened its gap with Leverkusen (17 wins, 8 draws and 2 losses), which has played one less game.
Kim Min-jae also started the day and played full-time. He recently suffered from achilles tendon pain. He was completely excluded from the 7th to 8th Group B rounds of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup held in March. He returned earlier than expected. On the 29th of last month, he played full-time in the 27th round home game against Sao Paulo.
Controversy arose. Local media in Germany reported that Kim Min-jae played with a cold and body aches, resulting in back pain. In the end, Kim Min-jae raised concerns by missing team training. But Kim Min-jae couldn't rest. Bayern Munich recently left Alfonso Davis, Dayo Upamecano and Hiroki Ito due to injuries. Kim Min-jae played in a center back combination with Eric Dier.
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It was Kim Min-jae 'single-handed defense' The highlight was in the 45th minute of the second half when Bayern Munich led 2-1. Murkim Berisha of Augsburg dug into the center. Kim Min-jae reached out one step ahead and interfered with the shot. He managed to prevent a run. Kim Min-jae did not hold back his anger. He turned to Dyer and said 'Shouting'. But Dyer turned his head and walked away without knowing.
According to Footmob, a statistics company after the game, Kim Min-jae recorded a pass success rate of 94% (78/83) and four clearances in 90 minutes. Bavarian Football Works, which mainly reports on Bayern Munich, picked Kim Min-jae as 'The Kaiser'. The media said 'The responsibility to lead the defense was passed on to Kim Min-jae. Most center backs can find it difficult to operate a high defensive line. Not for Kim Min-jae. He played a crucial role and kept his defense in perfect condition.
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Bayern Munich shook in the 30th minute of the first half when it gave the opponent the first goal. In a free kick situation, Dmitrios Janulis caught a cross to the left of the goal area and scored with a right-footed shot. Bayern Munich's right fullback Konrad Reimer's defense was regrettable. Bayern Munich balanced in the 42nd minute of the first half. Leroy Sane dug into the left side of the penalty area and gave the ball to the center, and Jamal Musiala completed the score in the opponent's dense defense. The two teams finished 1-1 in the first half.
In the second half, variables occurred one after another. Bayern Munich have an injury variable. Musiala sat down, holding onto her left thigh. Musiala was helped off the ground by medical staff. Replaced by Thomas Muller.
Augsburg were outnumbered by their exit. In the 13th minute of the second half, Bayern Munich Harry Kane took the opponent's ball and went on a counterattack. Cedric Jesseger committed a foul while trying to stop back-tackle. Jessager, who had been warned earlier, was sent off with a second yellow card.
Bayern Munich didn't miss the break. He took advantage of the free-kick opportunity that followed immediately. Kane scored Michael Olise's cross in the 15th minute of the second half with a header goal. Bayern Munich turned the game around 2-1. Bayern Munich sealed Sané's shot in the extra time of the second half after hitting the leg of opposing defender Krislant Iris Aurel Machima and entering the goal.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
