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'Monster' Kim Min-jae flew so fast from the opening game. First reported help of the season.
Bayern Munich won a 6-0 victory with Harry Kane's hat trick in the opening match of the German Bundesliga in the 2025-2026 season against Leipzig at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the 23rd (Korea time). Bayern, which won the championship last season, announced a fresh start to its second consecutive victory. Leipzig, on the other hand, suffered a crushing defeat.
Coach Bang Sang Kompany put up a 4-2-3-1 card. Kane was at the forefront, and the second line was joined by newly recruited Luis Díaz, Serge Gnabry and Michael Olise. The midfield was set up by Leon Goretzka and Jojua Kimmich. It's Yoshi Stanisic-Yonatantha-Dayo It was composed by Upamecano-Conrat Rhymer. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Manuel Neuer.
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Kim Min-jae started from the bench that day. Kim Min-jae, who failed to perform properly due to overwork in the 2023-2024 season, the first season of the transfer, showed an up-and-down performance last season amid the absolute confidence of head coach Bang Sang Kompany, who emphasized aggressive defense, which raised the line to the extreme. But he was hamstrung by the injury. I've been suffering from Achilles pain since October last year. A break was needed, but the Bayern defense collapsed and had to support the defense alone.
In the end, I got sick. The pain grew into tendinitis, and the back was strained. Bad physical conditions led to poor concentration. The mistake was directly linked to the loss, and Kim Min-jae became a target for the German media. Kim Min-jae ended the season as soon as the championship was finalized for treatment of his injury.
He was the undisputed hero of the championship, but he didn't get the right treatment. In April, Florian Plattenberg, who is considered a Bayern 1st tier reporter, was reduced to a target of release in a single article saying, `Kim Min-jae is not an impossible player this summer.' The German media poured out critical articles saying, `We have to send Kim Min-jae, who can't afford it.' In the meantime, Bayern signed Jonatantha, one of Germany's best defenders, on a free contract.
Every day, there were articles that clubs in the English, Italian, French and Turkiye leagues wanted Kim Min-jae. Kim Min-jae focused only on building his body without being swept away by public opinion. Kim Min-jae, who started training in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup entry in the U.S. in July, started his first preseason game against Lyon on the 2nd, showing better-than-expected performance.
However, there was no end to the story that `Kim Min-jae can leave the team.' To make matters worse, he played in the final preseason game against Grashofer on the 13th, when a large number of key players were excluded and youth players mainly played, raising a question mark on his position. Kim Min-jae was also substituted in the 35th minute of the second half of the Super Cup. He was also excluded from the starting list in the opening game. It was expected to be a tough season.
Kim Min-jae made a clear impression with a strong play in the second half. Kim Min-jae took the ground in the 23rd minute of the second half with a 4-0 lead. Kim Min-jae showed light movements. Unlike the other who struggled with the opponent's attack, he overwhelmed the Leipzig striker. Kim Min-jae played 23 minutes and recorded two runs, one interception, and one recovery. It was particularly aggressive. It boasted a pass success rate of 100%.
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In the 33rd minute of the second half, he even recorded fantastic help. Kim Min-jae, who intercepted the opponent's pass from the inside of the center line, continued his storm run to the opponent's box. He then stabbed an exquisite pass to Kane, who was falling to the left, and Kane finished with his left foot. Kane completed the hat trick with the score. Kane showed his gratitude by touching Kim Min-jae's bam. Soccer statistics media 'Foot Mob' gave Kim Min-jae a 7.2 rating. Ta scored 7.4 and Upamecano scored 7.8.
Kim Min-jae showed good performance from the opening game, dispelling concerns recently. An official familiar with the Bayern situation said "Kim Min Jae-sa" that lasted all summer was the result of a power struggle within the club." "As Bayern prioritizes cost reduction this summer, there are voices calling for the transfer of 'high-paid' Kim Min-jae, but Kompany's No. 1 center back remains Kim Min-jae." Coach Kompany is currently controlling Kim Min-jae's playing time in consideration of his physical condition, not 100%. Expectations for others are high as Max Ebe was recruited under the leadership of the general manager, but rather, Kim Min-jae suits Kompany's soccer moreIt is known that the evaluation of ' is greater within the Bayern club.
Bayern showed an overwhelming performance. Olise's non-stop shot in the 27th minute of the first half scored the first and final goal. Five minutes later, ambitious Díaz scored an additional goal. He received Gnabry's heel pass and scored with a powerful shot in front of the penalty box. Olise, who received Gnabry's pass again at the end of the first half, scored multiple goals.
The second half was Kane's one-man show. Kane, who received Díaz's pass in the 19th minute of the second half, beat the defender and scored the first point. In the 29th minute, he scored with a strong ground ball shot from the left side of the box, and completed a Gearco hat trick with the help of Kim Min-jae in the 33rd minute. Kane has had a strong start to the top scorer for three consecutive seasons.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
