Audi Cup Final - MCFC v Bayern Munich

[Bluemoon]

Audi Cup Final

MCFC v Bayern Munich

Thursday 1st August 2013

Allianz Arena

City may have lost the Audi Cup to Bayern Munich, but Manuel Pellegrini’s men more than matched the European champions who had to come from behind to win 2-1.

Alvaro Negredo finally got the better of Manuel Neuer on the hour-mark but the hosts hit back with goals from Thomas Muller and Mario Mandzukic to edge an entertaining match at the Allianz Arena.

After a day of searing heat in Munich, it was something of a relief this game started as the main course rather than the starter between Sao Paulo and AC Milan which merely encouraged an afternoon siesta.

Two games in little over 24 hours meant there was always going to be wholesale changes against Bayern and only Stevan Jovetic and Fernandinho remained from the starting XI that faced AC Milan.

[Bluemoon]

Should have won this, loads of chances created - positive

[trautmansdropkick]

Results don't count - I'm just waiting to see our pattern properly.
I do see that Fenandhino will be our 'playmaker' (midfield general in my era) and just what is he going to do with Yaya or Silva. I think that both will be much more attacking (strikers) this season.