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Bayern Munich director reflects on win vs Real Madrid – ‘The penalty could have been given’
Fresh from a 2-1 win over Real Madrid this midweek, Bayern Munich are set to take on FC St. Pauli this weekend in the Bundesliga.
The Bavarians are the runaway leaders of the Bundesliga this season and another win this weekend could further solidify their position at the top of the table.
Speaking ahead of this clash, Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Max Eberl, took a moment to reflect on the midweek win over Real Madrid.
What Max Eberl said about Real Madrid match
Eberl particularly wanted to talk about an incident that saw Alvaro Carreras committing a foul on Michael Olise, an action he felt should have led to a penalty.
However, he did heap praise on Michael Oliver, the referee, for his overall performance on the night.
“Two days have passed. We won at the Bernabeu for the first time in over 20 years, that’s enough for me… but yes, the penalty on Olise could have been given. Anyway, I think that, generally speaking, the referee (Michael Oliver) did a very, very good job,” he said (h/t MARCA).
The Bayern Munich sporting director went on to praise manager Vincent Kompany for expertly guiding the team in the right direction, despite his apparent lack of coaching experience.
“To manage a team and represent a club with this combination of qualities at only 40 years old is truly special,” he said.
Eberl defended Kompany against the public opinion and criticism surrounding the former Manchester City defender, notably praising his mentality and attitude.
“We tried to evaluate his achievements throughout his coaching career and recognized how ‘Vinnie’ shapes his team’s style of play, and we tried to adapt it to our squad.
“The way he combines coaching and his personal qualities is extraordinary. He is always kind, open, and approachable. Moreover, he knows exactly what he wants and how he wants it on the pitch,” he concluded.
Bayern Munich will be heading into the second leg with a one-goal advantage at home, but Real Madrid are not down and out and remain confident they can turn the tie around.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
