Choupo-Moting scored twice as Bayern Munich defeated Hertha Berlin 3-2 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Choupo-Moting with a double, maintained his incredible scoring streak as Bayern Munich defeated Hertha Berlin to take the lead in the Bundesliga standings.
Jamal Musiala scored in the 12th minute off a Mane’s assist, and Bayern took the lead right away.
Mane chose the adolescent who was able to locate the corner from within the region after running through the center.
In the 24th minute, Mane would have scored as a result of a careful Bavarian buildup. The Senegalese attacker received a pass from Alphonso Davies that was moved into the box, but Oliver Christensen parried the forward’s strong attempt from a difficult angle.
Meanwhile, Bayern left-back Alphonso Davies departed the game in the second half with a hamstring injury, which might be a major setback for Canada before their first World Cup since 1986.
Mane also made two shots, one of which was on target, two crucial passes, and had an accuracy rate of 89.5%.
In the 37th and 38th minutes, Bayern Munich doubled their lead, both goals came from the talented Choupo-Moting.
The Cameroonian quickly responded after Leon Goretzka’s attempt was first blocked to sneak the ball past Christensen. Soon after, he added a second goal after Serge Gnabry’s pass wasn’t completely cleared.
By pouncing on loose balls in the box, Choupo-Moting scored twice in 79 seconds, giving him nine goals in his past seven games for Bayern.
Choupo-Moting scored quickly, but it didn’t stop Hertha Berlin from launching a strong offensive of their own.
Late in the first half, Dodi Lukebakio scored a volley and Davie Selke converted a penalty to give Hertha hope.
Dodi Lukebakio’s incredible volley in the 40th minute gave the home team the lead. A cross-over from Marco Richter was expertly met by the scorer, giving his team what appeared to be a lifeline.
After receiving a penalty in the 45th minute, Hertha Berlin scored their second goal. Davie Selke was fouled by Benjamin Pavard, and after a VAR review, the home team had a second chance to score. Selke did not let them down with a composed spot-kick.
Bayern was the better team for the whole of the second half, but they were unable to score more.
For Bayern Munich, Choupo-Moting and Mane continue to play important roles.
In recent games, their contribution to the goal-hunting objective has been remarkable. The Cameroonian has now scored for the German team in seven successive games.
He scored and provided an assist against Freiburg, followed by a goal against Augsburg, an assist against Hoffenheim, and two goals against Barcelona. Before scoring a goal against Inter Milan in the Champions League, the former PSG player scored and provided an assist against Mainz.
In the Bundesliga game on Saturday, Choupo-Moting recorded a passing accuracy of 75% with three shots and two of them being on target to help Bayern win the game 3-2.
Before the World Cup kickoff, Bayern will play Werder Bremen and Schalke 04, Choupo Moting and Mane are anticipated to partner up again upfront.
In the final two Bundesliga games before the World Cup, Mane and Choupo-Moting will continue to draw attention in Senegal and Cameroon respectively as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar draws closer.
If Union Berlin defeats Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, Berlin will be able to reclaim first place in the standings with 29 points, a point ahead of Bayern.
