Bayern Munich are trailing 2-1 at half-time after being caught out by a quick counter-attack on their way to the dressing room. Lewandowski is booked for dissent after he complained that the ball struck his elbow. But this will not have distracted him from his task of scoring and assisting. In a second half where Union Berlin pushed hard. The Red Devils are enjoying plenty of possession but they cannot find any gaps. Through which they can pass into danger areas. While Bayern continue to look dangerous on. The break whenever they get an opportunity to attack down either flank. We're set for an exciting second Bayern or union berlin!
Bayern Munich lose their heads and trail 2-1 at the break.
Bayern Munich are down 2-1 at the break. Union Berlin played well in the first half. But Bayern have a lot of talent and will come back in the second half.
Bayern Munich had no answer for Union Berlin's playmaking abilities on Sunday afternoon (2/2). The visitors created chances. But they couldn't finish them off as they had done. So many times before against other sides in their recent history.
The game ended with a 2-1 defeat for Carlo Ancelotti's side. After an error by Joshua Kimmich allowed Jonathan. Schmidlehaupt to put his side ahead just before halftime with an excellent strike from outside the box.
Martinez is booked for dissent after he complained that the ball struck his elbow.
Bayern Munich were awarded a free kick after Martinez was booked for dissent.
Bayern lead 2-1 at half time after Lewandowski opened the scoring. Neuer made a great save to deny. Union Berlin who equalized just before the break.
Lewandowski opens the scoring when he poked home from close range after a cross from Gnabry.
Lewandowski opened the scoring when he poked home from close. Range after a cross from Gnabry. The goal was a result of a good ball into the box. Lewandowski had no trouble getting on the end of it.
The goal was one of those that you never see coming, but it makes sense when you think about how Bayern Munich play. They often get punished for their lack of creativity in front of goal (unlike Real Madrid or Barcelona), so having an attacker like Lewandowski who can finish chances is vital for them to remain title contenders year after year.
11' First sight of goal for Bayern as they're awarded a corner when Neuer palms away a fierce strike from Max Kruse.
Bayern Munich score their first goal of the game, as Neuer palms away a fierce strike from Max Kruse.
The ball falls to Robert Lewandowski who lifts it into the air before finding Thomas Muller in space. The German winger has time to pick his spot and chip it over the keeper for 1-0 to Bayern before half time!
4' Union Berlin are on top here, pressing high up the pitch and denying Bayern room to breathe.
4’ Union Berlin are on top here, pressing high up the pitch and denying Bayern room to breathe.
Bayern look to have been caught off guard by their opponents, as Union Berlin press high up the field. The Germans will be hoping to keep possession in midfield until they can get into their attacking shape; meanwhile, Union Berlin will look to hit them on the break with quick passes through midfield or long balls forward.
Union Berlin are hoping to catch Bayern off guard by pressing high up the pitch, which will make it difficult for the German giants to get into their attacking shape.
The visitors have been caught off guard by their opponents, as Union Berlin press high up the field. Bayern Munich will be hoping to keep possession in midfield until they can get into their attacking shape; meanwhile, Union Berlin will look to hit them on the break with quick passes through midfield or long balls forward.
1' And we're off! Bayern get us underway...
And we're off! Bayern get us underway...
The first few minutes of this game are absolutely thrilling. Both teams have been on the front foot from the start, but so far it's Bayern who have been dominating possession and dictating play. Their first chance comes from a free kick by Alaba that sails over the bar, but they make no mistake when Lewandowski makes it pay with a header from close range which clips off Union Berlin's crossbar! The third goal comes just before halftime as Robben receives possession inside his own penalty area and fires another shot into an empty net for 2-0. He could've had another if not for some brilliant defending by Omer Toprak who saved well low down to deny him what would've been his second goal of the night...
Conclusion
What a way to start! Bayern or union berlin are facing their first defeat of the season, but they'll be looking for an immediate response. Union Berlin have been impressive in recent weeks, and they'll be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to seven games with victory today.
