As expected, he is a monster! Even if his ankle is broken, he plays 89 minutes, and Kim Min-jae, who is fully defensive, is the green light for the semifinals of the UCL with 30 wins over Kane multi-goal Leverkusen

Mar 06, 2025

"Monster" Kim Min-jae showed an amazing fighting spirit even in injury. Bayern Munich vanquished their enemy Leverkusen. Bayern won a 3-0 victory over Leverkusen in the first leg of the round of 16 of the European Champions League in 2024-2025 season at Fusbal Arena Munich, located in Munich, Germany on the 6th (Korea time). With a complete victory on the day, Bayern occupied an advantageous position to advance to the quarterfinals even if it lost by two goals in the second game. Kim Min-jae, who started after overcoming Achilles tendon pain, faced a dizzying situation in which his leg was cut and his ankle was bent while competing with his opponent early in the game. There was a lot of concern because he was not in good condition, but Kim Min-jae soon got up after shaking off his injury. Even in this situation, Kim Min-jae showed good defense until he was replaced in the 44th minute of the second half, leading the team to a great victory.

'Monster' Kim Min-jae showed off his amazing fighting spirit despite his injury. Bayern Munich vanquished their enemy Leverkusen.

Bayern won a 3-0 victory over Leverkusen in the first leg of the round of 16 of the European Champions League in 2024-2025 season at Fusbal Arena Munich, located in Munich, Germany on the 6th (Korea time). With a complete victory on the day, Bayern occupied an advantageous position to advance to the quarterfinals even if it lost by two goals in the second game.

Kim Min-jae, who started after overcoming Achilles tendon pain, faced a dizzying situation in which his leg was cut and his ankle was bent while competing with his opponent early in the game. There was a lot of concern because he was not in good condition, but Kim Min-jae soon got up after shaking off his injury. Even in this situation, Kim Min-jae showed good defense until he was replaced in the 44th minute of the second half, leading the team to a great victory.

Kim Min-jae recorded three recoveries, three header clearings and four clearings on the day. Rather than actively defending, Kim Min-jae defended the back and played a stable game.

In particular, it was the pass record that he paid attention to on this day. Kim Min-jae usually served as the starting point for the build-up by turning the most passes in the team, but on this day, he made 46 attempts and 41 attempts. It was only half the usual similar figure of Yosua Kimmich. Nevertheless, the quality of the pass remained. There were nine passes to the ballpark. In fact, Bayern penetrated the path of attack several times with Kim Min-jae's long pass.

However, the rating was not very good. Foot mob, which specializes in soccer statistics, gave Kim Min-jae 6.9 points, the lowest rating among the starting field players. Huscoord.com also gave Kingsley Coman and Alfonso Davis 6.8, the lowest among field players. The sofa score also scored 6.8 points at the bottom.

Bayern put up a 4-2-3-1 formation on the day. Harry Kane was on the front line, and Comang-Jamal Musiala-Michael Olise was on the second line. Leon Goretzka and Kimihi stood in the midfield, and Davis-Kim Min-jae-Dayo Upamecano-Conrat Reimer formed the four-back. Manuel Neuer defended the goal.

Leverkusen also faced off 4-2-3-1. Amin Adley is on top of the list. Alejandro Grimaldo-Florian Birtz-Jeremy Frimpong stood behind. Ezekiel Palacios and Granit Xhaka are in the third line. Piero Incapier-Mario Hermoso-Jonathantha-Nordi Mukiele set up the defense. Mattei Kovar wore goalkeeper gloves.

There was a variable at the beginning of the game. In the fourth minute of the first half, Kim Min-jae fought in the process of blocking Frimpong. Frimpong fell and Kim Min-jae's left foot was laid down. Kim Min-jae, whose ankle was broken, was in pain. Kim Min-jae, who fell on the ground for a while, soon shook it off and woke up. The Bayern bench prepared Eric Dier and Hiroki Ito, but Kim Min-jae resumed play.

Bayern created a great opportunity. In the 7th minute, Koretska header Kimihi's free-kick. Just before touching Kim Min-jae's foot, Hermoso cleared it in front of the goal line.

Bayern eventually scored. Kane scored the first goal in the 9th minute. Kane penetrated and connected with a nice header before Mouquiele cleared Olise's cross from the right. The ball shook Leverkusen's net as it was.

Leverkusen also fought back. In the 13th minute, Upamecano won a ball that he couldn't handle properly with Frimpong's unique explosive speed and even connected the shot. Neuer saved it nicely.

Bayern attempted a header from the 22nd minute of a corner kick by Musiala. Unfortunately, he hit the post and came out. In the 25th minute, Comang fired a sharp shot but missed. In the 25th and 31st minutes, Goretzka and Kimihi attempted to shoot mid-range once each. It didn't lead to a score.

Bayern's solid defense prevented Leverkusen's well-organized attack. There was a nerve conduction in the 37th minute. When Birtz collapsed, he wanted to get the Leverkusen players out of the ball. However, Bayern continued the game as it was, and Xhaka ran and pushed Kane. When Kane fell and knocked down Xhaka, the players of both teams began to get tangled. Rhymer and Mukiele finished with a warning.

44 minutes Davis and Musiala had consecutive mid-range shots, but they were all blocked by Leverkusen's defense. In the end, the first half ended 1-0.

Leverkusen came out aggressively early in the second half. But rather Bayern scored an additional goal. In the 9th minute of the second half, Kimihi attempted an early cross, which goalkeeper Kovar missed. Musiala lightly pushed in and scored an additional point.

Bayern, which had been gaining momentum, had a variable. Neuer signaled that he couldn't play anymore, feeling uncomfortable in his legs. In the end, Jonas Urwig was put in place of Neuer in the 13th minute.

There was also a variable in Leverkusen, which was chasing. Mukiele was warned for a rough foul. Mukiele, who had been warned earlier, was sent off due to accumulated warnings.

Bayern did not miss this opportunity. In the 26th minute, Kane tripped over Topsova in a corner kick. A penalty was declared after a video review. Tapsova was warned. Kane, who played as a kicker, succeeded cleanly and completed the multi-goal on the day. Bayern took a 3-0 lead.

The game was practically over. In the 44th minute, Bayern even replaced Kim Min-jae and Goretzka with Dier and João Palinha. The goal was not scored in extra time, and the game ended with Bayern's 3-0 victory.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.