Michael Olise’s stunner seals Bayern Munich win at Wolfsburg; Wolfsburg remain in relegation zone
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Michael Olise’s stunner seals Bayern Munich win at relegation-threatened Wolfsburg
Michael Olise’s stunning second-half strike proved the difference as Bayern Munich edged out a spirited Wolfsburg, who remain in the relegation zone with one game to go.
Wolfsburg 0-1 Bayern MunichGoals: 0-1Olise 56’ (assist: Laimer)Missed penalty:Kane 36’
Matchday 33 brought a pivotal Bundesliga clash to the Volkswagen Arena, withWolfsburgdesperately needing points in their battle against relegation, whileBayernarrived looking to make a statement after their UEFA Champions League semi-final exit.
Wolfsburg, unbeaten in their previous three league matches, were without several key players, includingMaximilian ArnoldandJonas Wind.
Bayern, meanwhile, made six changes from the UCL defeat, but the likes ofHarry Kane,Michael Olise,Jamal MusialaandJoshua Kimmichall started.
The atmosphere inside the Volkswagen Arena was electric from the outset, with Wolfsburg fans unveiling an impressive choreography to mark the club’s return to their traditional crest.
Wolfsburg fail to take chances and Kane misses penalty
The hosts made the brighter start and could have been inside in the opening minutes whenVinicius Souzagot his head to a miscued effort fromDženan Pejčinović, but the effort was kept out by the head of the outrushingJonas Urbig.
In the 19th minute,Tom Bischofstruck the crossbar with a fierce left-footed drive from the edge of the box after a neatly worked corner.
Wolfsburg continued to threaten on the break, withPatrick Wimmergoing agonisingly close on two occasions in the 28th minute, and Urbig again producing a superb stop to keep the scores level.
Bayern then had the chance to open the scoring whenKonstantinos Koulierakisbrought down Olise in the penalty area. Kane stepped up — only to drag his effort wide of the right post, ending his perfect Bundesliga penalty record.
Olise produces a moment of magic
Bayern came out with renewed purpose after the break, and Musiala should have perhaps opened the scoring with a header.
Luckily for Bayern, just two minutes later, Olise produced a moment of magic to open the scoring. The Frenchman cut inside in trademark fashion and curled a stunning left-footed effort into the top-left corner via the underside of the bar, leaving Grabara with no chance.
Musiala then had a chance to make it 2-0 when he almost deflected Kane’s effort into the corner.
The closest the hosts came to an equaliser was in the 89th minute when substituteKento ShiogaifoundMattias Svanbergin acres of space in the box, but with the goal gaping, he could only strike the post.
Man of the Match: Michael Olise
Olise was the standout performer on the night. The Frenchman scored the only goal of the match with a stunning curling effort from outside the box.
He led all players with 14 challenges won and topped the pressure index for Bayern with 36 instances under pressure.
Olise was voted Man of the Match with 53 per cent of the vote, and his performance underlined why he has been one of the Bundesliga’s most influential players this season.
Bundesliga Match FactsxGoals: Wolfsburg 3.88 - FC Bayern 1.97Fastest player: Adam Daghim (Wolfsburg), 35.79 km
hLowest goal probability: 0-1 by Michael Olise (Bayern), 2 per centMost pressed player: Michael Olise (FCB), 36 times under pressurePass efficiency: Joshua Kimmich (FCB), +5.04
Fantasy Heroes: Michael Olise (Bayern, 381 Points), Kamil Grabara (Wolfsburg, 326 Points), Jonas Urbig (Bayern, 272 Points)
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