IMPRESSIVE

Bayern Munich have been having an impressive pre-season under the regime of Guardiola, who took over only a few weeks ago. The former Barcelona manager is known for playing an attractive style of football. Even though Bayern Munich were extremely successful last year, many believe that they will become an irresistible force under Guardiola. Guardiola recently defeated his former club 2-0 in a friendly match. After the encounter, he said that Bayern Munich are still not playing the way he wants them to play, but he is confident that he will be able to mount the team with some time.

Bayern Munich are the overwhelming favourites to win the Champions League in the coming season. Defender Philipp Lahm and striker Mario Mandzukic scored in the 2-0 victory over Barcelona. This match also marked the first time that any team has managed to overcome Barcelona in possession over the course of 90 min for the last five years. Even though the friendly matches have so far been a walk in the park for Bayern Munich, they will be facing their biggest test so far this campaign in the form of a match against Borussia Dortmund in the German Supercup clash.

Guardiola has said that he can expect fans to start seeing his type of football in the next few weeks.

“I’m happy with what we’ve done so far, but we still need a little more time. We still have to improve a bit in terms of our finishing. We are going to be well prepared and play a good game there,” said Guardiola. The overwhelming wealth of talent in midfield at his disposal is a cause for concern. Guardiola is hoping that players may understand the fact that he can take only 11 players in a match at any given time.