Bayern Munich recovered from conceding two early goals to defeat SC Freiburg 6-2 on Bundesliga Matchday 11. Both Freiburg goals came from corner kicks, revealing weaknesses in Bayern's set-piece defending despite an overall defensive improvement under coach Vincent Kompany, who has conceded only eight Bundesliga goals so far. A Champions League meeting with Arsenal FC, a side strong at set pieces, looms next. Kompany described the Arsenal match as a major challenge and an opportunity to show the team's quality. Bayern aims to continue its strong start to the season with a win in London.
"Bayern Munich managed a 6-2 win against SC Freiburg on Saturday during Bundesliga's Matchday 11. However, the start of the game seemed as if the Bavarians would fail to achieve a win for a second matchday in a row, after conceding two goals by the 17th minute. Although Bayern's defensive prowess has greatly improved since coach Vincent Kompany took over ( conceding only eight goals in the Bundesliga so far), both of the goals against Freiburg came from corner kicks, which evidenced issues in the approach to defending set-pieces."
"With a UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal FC - a team who specializes in set-pieces - on the horizon, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sees it as an opportunity for his team to show what they are made of (@iMiaSanMia). "They're the best team in Europe at set pieces. I think it's a good challenge. I don't know if there are many better teams than Arsenal in Europe at the moment. We're looking forward to the game.""
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