A game that follows the current Bundesliga pattern: Munich is mercilessly dominant and wins 3-0 against Union Berlin. But on Wednesday in the Champions League there is “a little more pressure on it”.
Berlin coach Bo Svensson stood on the sidelines and mentally prepared himself for the locker room speech. What was he supposed to say? Behind Svensson, the huge cover from the lawn was folded up, revealing the way into the underworld of the arena in Fröttmaning. His players trotted toward him, some looking as if they desperately needed a hug. Svensson didn’t do that, but he resorted to something that remained a practical immediate measure: he quickly tucked his shirt back into his pants, which had left its optimal parking position during what he saw as an incredibly exciting first half. Only then did he run down the steps.
