Bayern Munich hosted Manchester United in a Group A match of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, September 20. Bayern Munich emerged victorious after a 4-3 victory in a highly entertaining and chaotic encounter. Here are the highlights of the match and what coaches and players had to say.
Bayern Munich Takes Control with Two Goals:
The match began with Manchester United almost taking the lead in the fourth minute, but Bayern Munich seized control of the game after quick-fire first-half goals from Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry.
Manchester United Tries to Fight Back
Manchester United pulled a goal back through Rasmus Hojlund in the early minutes of the second half, but Harry Kane replied with another goal from the penalty spot just five minutes later. However, United kept fighting back, with Mathys Tel’s fine strike and Casemiro’s late brace, but it was not enough to save the team from a third defeat in a row.
Coaches and Players’ Reaction
Manchester United’s coach, Erik ten Hag, expressed disappointment with the result and shared his belief that the team could have taken at least a point from the match, given that they scored three goals at Bayern Munich’s home ground.
On Andre Onana’s mistake in goal, ten Hag said that the team must bounce back as a team and that blaming Onana alone is not fair. Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Onana, acknowledged his mistake and expressed his disappointment with the defeat. He vowed to prove himself in future games.
Harry Kane, who scored a goal for Bayern Munich, praised his team’s control and tempo, describing it as a good start to the campaign. He also expressed his satisfaction with his performance but acknowledged that there is always room for improvement.
Verdict
The match provided plenty of action and drama, with both teams showing their attacking prowess. However, Manchester United’s defensive weaknesses were exposed once again, leaving the team with a lot of work to do in future matches in the Champions League and domestically. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, will be happy with their start to the campaign and will look to build on this victory.