The Player Analyst

In what seemed like Bayern’s last chance to seal the deal, a ball over the Real defence was just too long for Michael Olise, who fell to his knees in complete despair, almost as if the tie was lost…

Olise had put in stellar performances across the two legs, ripping apart Los Blancos newcomer Alvaro Carreras in Madrid, enough for Alvaro Arbeloa to replace him in the return leg with Olise’s fellow Frenchman Ferland Mendy. Olise racked up 32 carries, 5 drawn fouls and an assist for Harry Kane.

Back home in the Allianz Arena, chaos struck early for Olise’s team with Neuer’s shocking 1st minute error. Looking to mirror his effect on the game from last week, Olise found his playmaking skills a tad more difficult to deploy with Mendy on his side, but glimpses of greatness still emerged throughout the game of the season so far.

…After Real Madrid failed on their final attack, Olise found himself in a position synonymous with what left him on his knees. This time, the ball was planted directly at his feet. After a few relaxed steps, the winger fixed up into a determined sprint, gunning for Mendy one last time. Shifting the ball to his left, Olise swept the ball around the palms of the goalkeeper, connecting beautifully with the inside of the post, and in.

His goal. His moment. His tie.