FC Bayern recorded an impressive 6-1 win against Atalanta Bergamo in the Champions League round of 16 first leg, with Joshua Kimmich more than satisfied with the performance after the game
FC Bayern were already 3-0 up at half-time against Atalanta Bergamo, but the German record champions went on to record an outstanding 6-1 victory. Joshua Kimmich, who captained the side in the absence of Manuel Neuer, said after the game at prime: „Unfortunately, we conceded a goal at the end. Otherwise, it was a very strong performance, especially in the first half. It took us about five minutes to get into it. After that, we had one great chance after another.“
Kimimch thought „the way we played was really strong. We knew we could really hurt them.“ Nevertheless, the 30-year-old had particular respect for the crowd in Bergamo, because „we also knew that the atmosphere here would be great. You can tell that now. I’ve never seen us win 6:1 anywhere and the fans still cheer their team on after the game, that’s remarkable, that speaks for the fans here, for the atmosphere.“
Was Kimmich’s yellow card intentional?
Kimmich was shown a yellow card in the 83rd minute, when he took too long to take a free-kick from midfield in the opinion of referee Espen Eskas. As Kimmich waited a noticeably long time, there is already speculation as to whether he picked up the card on purpose. He will now miss the second leg due to the third caution, but would certainly be involved in the possible quarter-final
When asked whether the delay in play and the subsequent card were intentional, Kimmich explained: „I was looking for a suitable passing option, you don’t want to play into the pressing. The opponent then left Tom a bit free. I had the feeling they were just leaving him free to press. I think if the opposing player doesn’t rush towards me now, he might not give the yellow card either. Annoying!“