The UEFA Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Manchester United was a thrilling encounter that took place on September 20, 2023. The match was held at the Allianz Arena, the home ground of FC Bayern Munich.
First Half
Manchester United started the match brightly and had a few early chances. Christian Eriksen found space to play the ball through Dayot Upamecano’s legs across to Facundo Pellistri, only for Alphonso Davies to make a goal-saving challenge. Despite the promising start, Manchester United found themselves trailing by two goals at half-time.
Leroy Sane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich in the 28th minute. After a one-two with Harry Kane, Sane’s shot crept out of Andre Onana’s grasp and found the back of the net. Shortly after, Jamal Musiala burst through and made the most of a fortunate bounce off Diogo Dalot to set up an unmarked Serge Gnabry, who doubled Bayern’s lead.
Second Half
Manchester United managed to claw back a goal four minutes into the second half. Marcus Rashford’s instant pass fed Rasmus Hojlund, whose effort took a deflection off Kim Min-jae and rolled past Sven Ulreich. This was Hojlund’s first goal for Manchester United.
However, any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished when the VAR advised referee Glenn Nyberg to view his screen to see a handball by Christian Eriksen. The decision led to Casemiro striking for Bayern Munich.
Despite this setback, Manchester United continued to fight. Mathys Tel managed to restore the two-goal lead in stoppage time. With seconds remaining, Casemiro netted again for Bayern Munich.
Final Score
The final score was Bayern Munich 4, Manchester United 3. Despite a valiant effort from Manchester United, they left the Allianz Arena empty-handed after a high-scoring defeat. The match was a rollercoaster ride with seven goals scored in total, including three in a frantic finale.
This match served as a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement that the UEFA Champions League brings every year. Both teams showed great spirit and determination, providing an entertaining spectacle for football fans around the world.