After Bayern Munich's second goal, Real Madrid's left-back Alvaro Carreras was seen pleading for support, struggling to cope with Michael Olise alone. Vinicius Junior was not providing defensive cover, and Aurelien Tchouameni was preoccupied in midfield, leaving Carreras exposed against one of the world's top footballers as Bayern Munich took control. Joshua Kimmich, Bayern's experienced playmaker, continually fed Olise, playing 17 passes to the winger.
Olise consistently ran at the Madrid defense, earning praise from Jamie Carragher, who called it one of the season's best performances. Olise's assist for Harry Kane's winning goal was his sixth in the Champions League this season, the most in the competition. His former Crystal Palace manager, Oliver Glasner, praised Olise's rise, saying, 'I'm not surprised.
You could see it from the first day he was on the pitch.' Olise will likely finish with the most successful dribbles, and his end to the season has been incredible. Bayern's attack, featuring Olise, Kane, and Luis Diaz, is the most potent in the world right now. Olise's repertoire of no-look passes and ability to create space for himself made him nearly unguardable. He also worked back defensively, showcasing his all-around skills.
Vincent Kompany, his coach, describes Olise as a perfectionist with exceptional mentality, precision, and quality in his shooting and dribbling. With links to Liverpool due to Mohamed Salah's impending departure, Bayern has made it clear they will not sell Olise, valuing him as a key player who can win them a Champions League title.