Union Berlin stops Bayern: Sensational draw on matchday 10!

Union Berlin stops Bayern: Sensational draw on matchday 10!

On matchday 10 of the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich dropped a surprise point at 1. FC Union Berlin. The duel between the two Bundesliga rivals ended 2-2, which was the first non-defeat for Bayern this season - they had previously achieved an impressive 16 wins. This record had previously only been unchallenged by top international teams such as Chelsea and PSG. [BR24].

The Unioners relied on long balls, numerous crosses and an intense header duel, which quickly paid off. In the 27th minute, Danilho Doekhi made it 1-0 for the hosts with a header from a corner. Former Bayern player Manuel Neuer, who wore the captain's armband, admitted that the Munich team had great difficulty getting their game across throughout the game. Neuer couldn't praise enough the standard situations, which Union used brilliantly.

Exciting twists

Luis Díaz equalized for Bayern in the 38th minute with a brilliant shot from a tight angle and brought his colors back into the game. But the ups and downs didn't end: In the 83rd minute it was Doekhi again who scored for Union and made it 2-1. Thoughts of the first three points after two goalless games floated through the stadium air among the Union supporters. But Bayern once again proved their unwillingness to compromise: in stoppage time, Harry Kane tied the score at 2-2, saving a point for Munich.

Joshua Kimmich, who identified the defense as a weak point, put it well: “We have to significantly improve our defense from set pieces.” After the game, coach Vincent Kompany was full of pride for his team and believed that the game provided educational experiences for the new players. Union was able to build on the impressive performance, especially after the long dry spell without scoring.

Play in context

The historical record of the two teams speaks for itself: Before this game, Bayern had been unbeaten in 12 Bundesliga duels against Union, with 8 wins and 4 draws. But this statistic takes an interesting twist. Union now remains strong in the domestic league and scored points for the fourth time in a row. Danilho Doekhi, who is Union's top scorer with four goals this season, was not only named player of the game, but also proved that you can survive as an underdog against the giants. According to bundesliga.com, Union's team also became strong defensively, even if Bayern dominated at times.

The next games are coming up and both Bayern and Union now have the same mission: to find nothing but their best form. In a league where every point counts, an encounter like this can have a significant impact on the course of the season. The coaches and players are required to learn the right lessons in order to meet the next challenges and maintain the championship or set new goals.