The Catalans were defeated 2-0 at the Allianz Arena even after arguably having better chances to score in the game. They dominated the first half but couldn’t score before Bayern scored two past them within 10 minutes after the restart.
Kounde admitted that while Barcelona were better overall, the hosts were clinical in front of goal. He said (via Barca Universal):
Robert Lewandowski arguably had the two best chances in the first half against his former club on the night but missed both of them. Speaking about the Polish striker’s chances, Kounde said:
Finally, about the overall display, the Frenchman said:
Kounde joined the Blaugrana earlier this summer from Sevilla for €50 million. He has so far played four matches in all competitions and also chipped in with three assists.
Barcelona are now second in their Champions League Group C, level on points with third-placed Inter Milan but ahead on goal difference.
They will next face Elche at the Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday, September 17.
Barcelona manager Xavi reflects loss against Bayern Munich
Xavi also stressed that Barcelona were the better side at the Allianz Arena but Bayern were statistically more clinical in front of goal.
The Bavarians made 13 attempts on goal with four being on target while the Blaugrana made 18 attempts on goal with four on target.
After the match, Xavi said (via Barca Universal):
This was Barca’s fourth straight loss against Bayern Munich after they were beaten 3-0 twice in the Champions League group stages last season.
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