Bayern Munich's triumph over Olympique Lyon: Olise and Díaz spearhead Bayern's victory over Lyon
In a thrilling test match at the Allianz Arena on Saturday afternoon, Bayern Munich emerged victorious against Olympique Lyon with a scoreline of 2:1. The standout performers in this exciting encounter were Michael Olise, who scored both goals for Bayern, and new signing Luis Díaz, who showed threatening play throughout the match and won the penalty that led to the first goal.
Luis Díaz made a successful debut for Bayern Munich. He was a constant attacking threat, worrying Lyon's defense every time he had the ball, and earned the penalty for Bayern’s opening goal. Díaz also had multiple shots saved and came close to scoring himself, though he was ultimately thwarted by the Lyon goalkeeper.
In Bayern Munich’s starting lineup, aside from Díaz, other players who showed promise included Serge Gnabry, who provided the assist for Olise’s second goal. The team had strong attacking momentum especially in the second half with lively substitutes contributing to the win.
Bayern Munich's defense performed solidly, especially considering they faced a counter-attacking Lyon side that posed some threats. The first half saw neither goalkeeper seriously tested, indicating solid defensive control. Although Lyon scored a late goal, Bayern's defense never looked likely to concede further or lose the match.
Key players in the 2:1 Bayern Munich victory were Michael Olise (Bayern), who scored both goals including a penalty and a composed finish following an assist from Gnabry. Luis Díaz also stood out for Bayern as a key attacking player creating chances. For Lyon, Rodriguez scored their only goal assisted by Merah. The match featured full squad changes, but these players were pivotal.
Other notable performances include Raphael Guerreiro, who was offensively active and a key player. New signing Tom Bischof, from Hoffenheim, made his debut and showed good scenes in pressing. David Daiber played alongside Kimmich, making a good contribution. Josip Stanisic substituted in for Guerreiro on the left, providing a solid performance. Sacha Boey played unobtrusively and provided few attacking impulses.
Leon Goretzka will be a regular in the center due to Aleksandar Pavlovic's injury. Minjae Kim could still leave if a good offer comes in. Jonathan Tah made his Bayern debut in the central defense, but seemed not fully sharp yet. Dayot Upaamecano played flawlessly in the central defense. Manuel Neuer led the Bayern team onto the field and made a secure save against a low shot (21.). Joshua Kimmich took over the captain's armband and directed the game coolly.
Jonah Kusi-Asare made a lively impression in the center forward position, but failed a good chance for 3:0. Paul Wanner started the match in the number 10 position. Kingsley Coman was active on the left flank, but his shot flew towards the corner flag in the 20th minute.
Overall, Bayern Munich's test match against Olympique Lyon was a promising display of their potential for the upcoming season. With key players like Olise, Díaz, and Goretzka leading the way, Bayern fans have reason to be optimistic about the team's prospects.
Luis Díaz, the new signing for Bayern Munich, made a remarkable debut, consistently posing a threat to Lyon's defense and earning the penalty for the first goal. In the same starting lineup, Serge Gnabry also displayed promise, providing the assist for Michael Olise's second goal in the sports event of football.
