The match started well. In an empty stadium, Robert Lewandowski gave Bayern the lead after more than fifteen minutes. However, they could not enjoy the lead for very long, because already at halftime the national champion was again behind after goals from Florian Neuhaus and Stefan Lainer.
Thirteen players were missing from Bayern, nine of whom are infected with the corona virus. Among them goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer. On the bench were mainly amateurs and youth players, including two boys of sixteen, Arijon Ibrahimovic and Paul Wanner.
Nagelsmann didn’t complain afterwards. “If you see who is on the field with us, I think many clubs are jealous of that. But it was difficult to get enough well-trained substitutes. The sofa was less than we are used to.”
Premier League: Manchester City at Swindon Town not in trouble
Despite the lack of about half a team of players infected with the corona virus, Manchester City has won the FA Cup against Swindon Town. The club, which plays at the fourth level of England, was defeated by the champions at home with large numbers, 1-4.
Halfway through it was already 0-2, thanks to goals from Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus. After the restart it was 0-3 by Ilkay Gündogan. Swindon revived for a moment, after Harry McKirdy’s 1-3. Shortly later it was again 1-4 by Cole Palmer.
Gabriel Jesus missed another penalty. Nathan Ake was a basic player at Manchester City.