Bayern loses its first two points in the Bundesliga against Cologne

Cologne ended Bayern’s excellent run in the Bundesliga at the Allianz Arena. This time, Ancelotti’s team could not break the tie (1-1) in tight game against a good Cologne that proved why they are the surprise of the league.

Kimmich’s goal awarded Bayern’s persistence just before the break, a lead Cologne soon neutralized in the second half as Anthony Modeste beat Neuer with a low shot. There were many chances in both goals til the end but no-one could break the tie and grab the three points.

Carlo Ancelotti stressed the good first half of his team and admitted the difficulties Cologne put them into: “We started well and had the control of the game but in the second half Cologne improved.” Although the Italian believes they deserved more: “We could have won by the chances we had but they also had theirs”. Finally, Carlo send a reassuring message: “We could be disappointed but not worried”.