On 24 January, one of the matches of the 13th round of the German football championship took place. Bayern (Munich) and Union (Berlin) met.
German Championship, 13th round
Bayern (Munich) - Union (Berlin) - 1:0 ( 0:0)
Goals: Guerreiro (46)
Warnings: Kevin Behrens (48), Leroy Sane (75), Vogt (90+5), Kane (90+5), Diogo Leite (90+6).
In a tense Bundesliga match played at the legendary Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich defeated Union Berlin 1-0. The exciting match kept the fans in suspense as both teams showed determination and skill in their quest for victory. The scoreboard was tied in the first half, with neither team able to score a goal. Both Bayern and Union Berlin defended confidently, preventing the forwards from creating clear goal-scoring opportunities. However, shortly after the break, Bayern started a turning point in the match. In the 46th minute, Dayot Upamecano was replaced by Eric Dier, which gave Bayern renewed vigour. It didn't take long for the substitution to take effect: moments later, Raphael Guerreiro scored a goal to break the stalemate and put Bayern ahead. Union Berlin fought back valiantly, with Kevin Behrens even receiving a yellow card in the 48th minute for his decisive actions. To the disappointment of Bayern fans, the goal was cancelled in the 55th minute due to offside.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 74th minute when Bayern's Leroy Sane received a yellow card, followed shortly after by a red card to Nikola Bjelica of Union Berlin. Bayern Munich took advantage of the numerical advantage by making two quick substitutions in the 76th minute. Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiale gave a new impetus to the hosts' attack. Union Berlin tried to get back on track with two substitutions in the 78th minute, Richard Haberer and Antonin Kralj. However, their efforts were unsuccessful and Bayern held a one goal lead. In the final minutes of the match, both teams received another yellow card each: Konstantinos Vogt and David Leite were sent off in the 90th minute for Union Berlin, while Harry Kane received the same penalty for Bayern. The win saw Bayern strengthen their position in the Bundesliga standings, while Union Berlin will go back to the drawing board to analyse their results and strategise for future matches. The Allianz Arena witnessed another thrilling encounter that showcased the beauty and excitement that football brings to its fans.
In the next round of fixtures, the following matches await the opponents: Augsburg vs Bayern Munich and Union vs Darmstadt.
Bayern | Union | |
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10 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
22 | Blows | 4 |
4 | Blocked kicks | 1 |
14 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
8 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
3 | Offences | 8 |
12 | Corners | 1 |
4 | Offsides | 0 |
73% | Ball possession | 27% |
1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
1 | Keeper saves | 9 |
746 | Total assists | 279 |
683 | Accurate assists | 213 |
92% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |