Bayern Munich draw with Viking Stavanger

Bayern Munich, who had previously beaten Viking Stavanger 2-0 at their home ground, ended up with a 3-3 draw in the second round of the Champions League on Tuesday. The match took place in Stavanger, Norway, where Bayern were reduced to 10 men in the final 20 minutes and ultimately conceded a late equalizer.

Viking's first Champions League point

This was Viking Stavanger’s first point in the Champions League, a historic achievement for the Norwegian club. For Bayern Munich, it was their first setback in the competition this season, marking a chaotic encounter between a European champion and a team making its debut in the tournament.

Early struggles for Bayern

Bayern Munich faced a disastrous start to the match, conceding an early goal in the second minute. Gianni Stensness scored from a corner, capitalizing on a passive defense. Similar to their recent league match against Augsburg, Bayern struggled to control the game in the opening stages.

Kane's heroics for Bayern

Harry Kane led Bayern’s comeback after halftime, scoring a penalty in the 54th minute following a foul on Konrad Laimer. Kane then equalized in the 60th minute with a header from a cross by Joshua Kimmich, marking his ninth consecutive Champions League goal, a feat only surpassed by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Olise's red card changes match

The momentum shifted again when winger Michael Olise received a red card in the 71st minute. The Frenchman was sent off after a second yellow card for a reckless challenge and an unsporting gesture toward Viking’s captain. His absence left Bayern with a numerical disadvantage for the final 20 minutes of the match.

Late equalizer for Viking

Despite dominating much of the second half, Bayern conceded a late equalizer in the 90th minute. Herman Haugen scored a header, taking advantage of a defensive lapse by Alphonso Davies. The draw left Bayern with a difficult schedule ahead, including a crucial match against Arsenal in eight days.