- If you were watching the ESPN 3 feed, I think the commentator summarized the situation perfectly. He said something like “last year, under van Gaal, Bayern had just as much possession as this. But this year, every second they have the ball, Bayern is trying to find the space between the posts.” Obviously, it’s not ALL about the absence of van Gaal, but between a new manager and coaching staff, new players, and a new attitude, this is a much more exciting club to watch.