09.02.2020 - 16:02 | Source: Transfermarkt | Reading Time: 4 mins

Bayern vs Leipzig

Alphonso Davies and Tyler Adams take center stage in Bundesliga Topspiel

Alphonso Davies and Tyler Adams took center stage on Sunday's Bundesliga match of the matchday 0-0 draw between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. Davies playing on the left and Adams playing on the right were paired against one another in the first half.

"I think anytime you can come here in a tough environment and take away a point, we'll take that and move on the next game," Adams said to Transfermarkt after the game.

Adams plays down right-back debate

There has been a big debate about Adams' best position in the United States lately. The US national team midfielder laughed when asked about his exact position today.

Stats T. Adams Defensive Midfield RB Leipzig Season 19/20 –

Bundesliga Games 14 Goals 0 Assists 0

"The tactics were a little bit tricky," Adams said. "Defensively, I played more of a wing-back, and offensively I was a midfielder. Obviously, it is about finding the balance, and that can be tricky at times."

Bayern's Davies, in particular, benefited from Adams trying to find the right balance. The two faced off against one another for most of the second half, and Davies certainly appeared to have the upper hand. The Canadian managed to break through on several occasions, which created some dangerous moments in Leipzig's penalty box.

"Bayern had more from the game," Adams' teammate Marcel Sabitzer said. "They had a clear chance that Dayot Upamecano had to clear off the line."

A big reason for Bayern's dominance in the first half was Davies. The Canadian national team player had a fantastic game on the right flank and caused headaches for Leipzig's defense.



"He's progressed so much this year. We were talking before the game and talked about he plays left-back and whatnot. I said to him: 'you take that position and you run with it.' Breaking into Bayern's team is not an easy job, and whenever you can get on the field, be happy with it and keep progressing. He is a top player; I am happy for him."



"What a player right," Adams said. "He's progressed so much this year. We were talking before the game and talked about he plays left-back and whatnot. I said to him: 'you take that position and you run with it.' Breaking into Bayern's team is not an easy job, and whenever you can get on the field, be happy with it and keep progressing. He is a top player; I am happy for him."

Stats A. Davies Left-Back Bayern Munich Season 19/20 –

Bundesliga Games 29 Goals 3 Assists 4

Adams admitted that it was very difficult to play against Davies tonight. But at the same time, he also pointed out that the man-on-man situations were not part of Leipzig's tactical design.

For Leipzig, overall, it was a match of two halves. Bayern were dominant in the first half, and Leipzig were the better team in the second half. Marcel Sabitzer and Timo Werner should have scored for Leipzig. But on the other end, Leon Goretzka missed an opportunity wide open with only Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi to beat.

Missed opportunities for both sides

"The opponent noticed that [we created opportunities from the left-flank] and made the necessary adjustments," David Alaba said after the game. "Perhaps we missed out on settling this game in the first half."

Nonetheless, Adams was happy with how the match ended. "When you look at the chances, of course, you want to score those," Adams said. "But at the end of the day, we also have to be happy that we are creating those chances."

Stats M. Sabitzer Right Winger RB Leipzig Season 19/20 –

Bundesliga Games 32 Goals 9 Assists 8

It was an almost typical American optimism the way Adams reflected on the match. Sabitzer, who could have perhaps won it for Leipzig, was a bit more critical.

"I think it was a mixed result," Sabitzer said. "We could have scored a goal or two, even if Bayern were the more dominant team. I saw [Benjamin] Pavard come in for a block and therefore tried to go high and missed the net. I have to score there.

Sabitzer did find one positive about having missed the opportunity. "Perhaps it is a good thing that we are not first, and we can focus on what happens on the pitch," Sabitzer concluded.

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