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Jonathan Tah explains Bayern Munich’s high line philosophy to Bastian Schweinsteiger

Bayern Munich moved on to the Round of 16 of the DFB-Pokal in an ultimately comfortable 6-1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg. The newly promoted 2. Bundesliga team did give it a go for a while, though, not only scoring…

By Frank Mo · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

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Jonathan Tah discussed Bayern Munich's high defensive line and one-on-one defending approach with Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Tah stated the team's objective is to provide mutual cover in their own half despite pressing high.
Bayern Munich defeated 1. FC Magdeburg 6-1 to reach the DFB-Pokal Round of 16.

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Bayern Munich center-back Jonathan Tah explained the club's high defensive line and one-on-one defending approach to club legend Bastian Schweinsteiger following a DFB-Pokal victory. Tah noted that while pressing high often requires defenders to cover large spaces individually, the squad aims to support one another and provide cover once retreating into their own half.

The discussion followed Bayern Munich's 6-1 win over 1. FC Magdeburg, which advanced the Bavarians to the Round of 16. The tactical discussion came amid ongoing criticism regarding the team's defensive structure, as Magdeburg briefly leveled the score and struck the woodwork before Bayern pulled away.

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Jonathan Tah explains Bayern Munich’s high line philosophy to Bastian Schweinsteiger

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