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September 25, 2012 7:00 PM BST
Allianz-Arena — München
Referee:‬ C. Dingert‎
Attendance:‬ 71000‎
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Bayern Munich 3-0 Wolfsburg

Goal.com rates the players on show as a Mario Mandzukic added a brace to Bastian Schweinsteiger's first-half strike to maintain die Roten's 100 per cent record

By Tom Webber

  • Manuel  Neuer
    81
    8
    3.00

    Manuel Neuer

    The Germany international was not forced to make a single save worthy of any real note as Wolfsburg failed to create any opportunities to score. Dealt with all that was thrown at him without batting an eyelid.

  • Dante
    65
    6
    3.00

    Dante

    Always looked a danger when going up for set pieces and managed to get his head on a couple. Played the ball up from the back with some simple passing. Defensively, he was posed with very little in a comfortable night.

  • Jerome Boateng
    59
    10
    3.00

    Jerome Boateng

    The centre-back had another extremely quiet night as the potency of his side's attack meant that he had very little to do. He and Dante frustrated Dost with ease and he will be pleased with a clean sheet.

  • Philipp Lahm
    83
    4
    3.50

    Philipp Lahm

    Lahm's runs down the line offered Robben more space in which to operate, bringing the best out of him. He was at times caught out of position by Olic but got forward to provide an assist for Mandzukic in the second half.

  • Holger Badstuber
    74
    6
    3.50

    Holger Badstuber

    The left-back was more reserved in joining the attack but Ribery was doing plenty to keep Fagner occupied. He faced little coming the other way but minimised the threat of Kahlenberg.

  • Franck Ribéry
    134
    8
    4.50

    Franck Ribéry Top of the Match

    Fagner will be having nightmares about the Frenchman for weeks after his indomitable display. Glided forward effortlessly and created numerous chances for his side, including the one converted by Schweinsteiger.

  • Javi Martínez
    96
    14
    3.50

    Javi Martínez

    Complemented Schweinsteiger excellently by sitting deep and offering a simple ball back, allowing the German to roam forward and aid the attack. His rarely gave the ball away and screened the defence well.

  • Arjen  Robben
    84
    14
    3.50

    Arjen Robben

    Had a quiet start as Rodriguez kept close tabs on him but grew into the game and improved greatly. Always looked to break beyond the line and offered an additional threat when drifting inside onto his left foot.

  • Xherdan Shaqiri
    148
    9
    4.00

    Xherdan Shaqiri

    Dropped deep to get on the ball and distributed across the park well. He failed to find the pockets of space that Kroos does but showed his quality in the wide areas with a brilliant assist for Mandzukic.

  • Bastian Schweinsteiger
    116
    10
    4.00

    Bastian Schweinsteiger

    Hit the post twice, once from inside the box and the other with a venemous 30-yard strike, in the first half. Scored at the third time of asking to break the deadlock and completely bossed the centre of the park.

  • Mario Mandzukic
    117
    10
    4.00

    Mario Mandzukic

    Lead the line brilliantly in the first half but when the chances finally came his way he failed to make them count as Benaglio clawed his best effort away. Finally found the net after the break with a towering header.

Substitutions

  • Toni Kroos
    70
    11
    3.00

    Toni Kroos

    Replaced Robben in the 68th minute but with his team coasting towards the win, the tempo failed to suit him. Nevertheless, he typically popped up in areas of space and troubled the opposition defence.

  • Anatoliy Tymoshchuk
    57
    10
    3.00

    Anatoliy Tymoshchuk

    Came on for Javi Martinez in the 72nd minute and maintained solidity in the centre of the park for Jupp Heynckes' men.

  • Claudio Pizarro
    56
    13

    Claudio Pizarro

    Was given a brief cameo role in the final 10 minutes but did not get a chance to test Benaglio.

  • Diego Benaglio
    33
    6
    4.00

    Diego Benaglio

    The Swiss keeper had a brilliant game, despite being on the losing side. Showed extreme bravery and made some quality saves, particularly from Mandzukic and then a double-stop to deny Ribery and Robben moments after the restart.

  • Emanuel Pogatetz
    6
    7
    2.00

    Emanuel Pogatetz

    The centre-back seemed to be all over the place positionally, allowing Bayern far too much space in the channels. He managed to recover to make some good interceptions but he was also too weak in the air.

  • Naldo
    9
    8
    2.50

    Naldo

    The towering defender failed to make the most of his significant height advantage and allowed himself to be bullied too easily. His marking was poor and he was left for dead by Shaqiri as he set up the second goal.

  • Robin Knoche
    7
    7
    2.50

    Robin Knoche

    Was overrun in the middle of the park as Bayern dominated possession. Attempted to maintain the organisation behind the ball but was ultimately left lagging behind as the hosts cut Wolfsburg apart.

  • Fagner
    9
    11
    1.50

    Fagner Flop of the Match

    Had an absolutely torrid night as Ribery showed the frailties in the Brazilian full-back's defensive game. More accustomed to attacking, Fagner was utterly helpless at the back and the second goal also came down his side.

  • Ricardo Rodriguez
    7
    6
    2.00

    Ricardo Rodriguez

    As Lahm doubled up with Robben he could not cope and he allowed the Dutchman to get away in the build up to the first goal. Could not stop Mandzukic from heading in the second and also gave Lahm too much space to supply the third.

  • Josue
    6
    7
    2.50

    Josue

    Broke up a couple of Bayern attacks in the first half but for the most part he spent the game chasing the ball down as Wolfsburg failed to compete in midfield. Failed to close the space quick enough.

  • Diego Ribas
    19
    5
    3.00

    Diego Ribas

    Struggled to weave his magic in the hole behind Dost as his team rarely had a solid spell in possession. When they did though he attempted to scythe through the Bayern defence with some decent passes, though they did not lead to much.

  • Thomas Kahlenberg
    9
    5
    2.50

    Thomas Kahlenberg

    The Dane had very little influence on the game in the first half as he was forced to track back and cover against Lahm. He contributed very little and was withdrawn in the 67th minute for Vieirinha.

  • Ivica Olic
    31
    4
    2.50

    Ivica Olic

    Was one of very few players to worry the Bayern defence but with minimal support he struggled to do anything when in possession. A stabbed effort into the side-netting in the second half was his best effort.

  • Bas Dost
    12
    9
    2.00

    Bas Dost

    It can be very lonely when playing as a lone striker for a team with minimal possession and it was no different for Dost tonight. The Dutchman received no service and could therefore provide no threat in the area.

Substitutions

  • Vieirinha
    11
    5
    3.00

    Vieirinha

    Replaced Kahlenberg in the 67th minute and instantly provided more of a threat, finally giving Badstuber something to worry about with some positive runs on the ball.

  • Christian Träsch
    14
    3
    3.00

    Christian Träsch

    Came on for Naldo with just over 20 minutes left to run and helped keep things tight at the back. Did well to help his side cope with Bayern's swift breaks.

  • Rasmus Jönsson
    8
    6

    Rasmus Jönsson

    Brought on for Dost in the 81st minute but failed to make an impact on the game.

Results
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Stefan Kießling Stefan Kießling
Striker
Leverkusen
25 4
Robert  Lewandowski Robert Lewandowski
Striker
Dortmund
24 1
Alexander Meier Alexander Meier
Midfielder
Eintracht Frankfurt
17 3
Vedad Ibisevic Vedad Ibisevic
Striker
VfB Stuttgart
15 5
Mario Mandzukic Mario Mandzukic
Striker
Bayern
15 0