The Bayern Munich team has suffered a second consecutive setback in the Bundesliga, dropping crucial points on their visit to Union Berlin. Notably, Diogo Leite featured prominently in the heart of the Union Berlin defense, while Vincent Kompany made a tactical decision to keep Raphael Guerreiro on the bench for the entire 90 minutes. This choice was likely influenced by the absence of João Palhinha, who was serving a suspension after being red-carded in the previous match against Bochum, which ended in a 2-3 defeat.
Despite dominating possession for a significant portion of the game, with a staggering 80% control of the ball, Bayern Munich struggled to capitalize on their dominance. Their best scoring opportunity came late in the first half, but Ronnow made a crucial save to deny Gnabry’s attempt. The Danish goalkeeper continued to impress, making another remarkable stop early in the second half to thwart a free kick from Harry Kane. It seemed as though the first goal of the match would never come, but patience eventually paid off as the game entered its final quarter.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 75th minute, courtesy of a beautifully crafted pass from Olise to Stanisic, who found himself in a promising position within the penalty area. The Croatian defender then delivered a low cross into the heart of the box, where Leroy Sané was waiting to slot the ball home and give Bayern Munich the lead. However, this advantage was short-lived, as Union Berlin mounted a spirited comeback. After a relatively quiet game, the home team sprang to life in the 84th minute, with Hollerbach – a second-half substitute – capitalizing on a rare mistake from the young goalkeeper, who fumbled a cross from Juranovic, allowing the striker to equalize and send the Union Berlin faithful into raptures.
The draw ultimately stood until the final whistle, and this result could have significant implications for the title race. Bayer Leverkusen, in particular, will be keenly watching the proceedings, as they have the chance to close the gap on Bayern Munich to just six points if they secure a win against Stuttgart on Sunday. The stage is set for an intriguing showdown, with the pressure firmly on the league leaders to respond to this setback and reassert their dominance in the Bundesliga.
