The European heavyweights are currently in different positions, with the perennial Bundesliga champions being second favorites in a competition that the Red Devils didn’t even participate in last season. Despite missing several players, United started strongly at the Allianz Arena. However, Serge Gnabry scored shortly after Leroy Sane’s goal to give Bayern the lead.
Rasmus Hojlund scored his first goal for the club, but Harry Kane quickly equalized with a penalty. Casemiro then scored twice, with Mathys Tel adding a late goal, as United suffered their fourth defeat in five matches.
United had chances to take the lead through Facundo Pellistri and Christian Eriksen early in the match. Bayern, without their suspended coach Thomas Tuchel, eventually found their rhythm, with Sane and Gnabry scoring in quick succession.
Hojlund’s goal gave some hope to United, but Eriksen was later penalized for a handball, leading to Kane’s penalty. Casemiro added two goals, with Tel scoring in stoppage time for a thrilling end to the Group A opener.
Bayern had kept a winning streak in their Champions League openers for 19 seasons and had not lost a group-stage game at home since 2013. United started brightly and had the opportunity to break those records with an early goal.
Eriksen’s deflected cross was cleared just in time, while Pellistri was denied by Alphonso Davies. Bayern looked sloppy, but Onana’s mistake gifted them the opening goal. Gnabry then added a second four minutes later.
United pulled one back through Hojlund early in the second half, but Bayern quickly restored their two-goal advantage from the penalty spot. Sane hit the post as Bayern looked for more goals, while United’s goalkeeper made some crucial saves.
Casemiro eventually scored, but there wasn’t enough time for United to find an equalizer. The match ended with Bayern securing victory, although United had put up a strong fight.
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