"Bayern" and "Shakhtar": Atmosphere and Victory

Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl discusses the team's success in the Champions League against Shakhtar.

Max Eberl, in his role as Bayern's sporting director, shared his view on the recent Champions League match against Shakhtar, which concluded with a 5:1 score. He noted that the team's reaction after conceding an early goal was particularly pleasing.

Eberl highlighted that Shakhtar players are highly skilled, yet their risky attempts to transition out of defense using passes created opportunities for Bayern. Effective pressing allowed Bayern to create and capitalize on opportunities. In the second half, they showed impressive persistence, aiming to score more, leading to the final result.

The atmosphere at the stadium, according to Eberl, was exceptional, with Shakhtar fans present, who are accustomed to difficult situations at home. He emphasized the peaceful and friendly atmosphere and expressed respect for the Ukrainian team, which returns to realities where sport takes a back seat.

When asked whether Bayern can maintain its position among the top 8 teams in the Champions League, Eberl stated that it is up to the team. Despite previous mistakes, if Bayern wins the remaining matches, they will certainly remain in the top-8. Eberl expressed cautious interest in Shakhtar players like Mudryk and Sudakov, noting transfer rumors but indicated that strategic transfer decisions will be made in the summer.

The pivotal moment of the match, evolving on the verge of halftime when Sudakov failed to score from a favorable position and Müller put Bayern ahead, is considered crucial by Eberl. He acknowledged that the situation could have been different if Shakhtar had extended their lead.