Bayern Munich’s remarkable run has come to an end as Union Berlin held the Bundesliga giants to a dramatic 2-2 draw on Saturday. The result not only ended Bayern’s record of 16 consecutive wins across all competitions this season but also left them just shy of matching their own Bundesliga record for the best start to a league campaign.
Union Berlin’s Dutch defender, Danilho Doekhi, emerged as the standout player, scoring both of his team’s goals. The match took place at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, where the home side put up a spirited performance against the Bavarians.
In a tightly contested first half, Union Berlin nearly took an early lead when Ilyas Ansah thought he had scored on his 21st birthday. However, his goal was disallowed after a video assistant referee (VAR) review determined he was offside. Following this setback, Union remained persistent and broke the deadlock in the 27th minute. A clever low corner from Janik Haberer caught Bayern off guard, allowing Doekhi to slot the ball past Manuel Neuer.
Bayern responded quickly, with Luis Díaz leveling the score in the 38th minute. After a skillful maneuver to maintain possession, Díaz managed to fire a shot from a difficult angle that found the back of the net, bringing the score to 1-1 at halftime.
Following the break, Union Berlin continued to challenge Bayern, frustrating their attacking efforts. Doekhi struck again in the 83rd minute, recovering from a misdirected clearance attempt by Harry Kane. Doekhi capitalized on the opportunity, nudging the ball past Neuer to send the home supporters into a frenzy.
With the match seemingly slipping away from Bayern, Kane redeemed himself by scoring an equalizer in the third minute of stoppage time. His timely intervention ensured that Bayern avoided a defeat, but the draw marked a significant moment for Union Berlin, who successfully halted the Bavarian powerhouse’s momentum.
This match highlighted Union Berlin’s growing competitiveness in the league, showcasing their ability to stand toe-to-toe with one of Europe’s elite clubs. Bayern Munich’s inability to secure a win means they now fall one game short of equaling their own Bundesliga record of ten consecutive wins at the start of a season, set in 2015.
The Bundesliga title race continues to heat up, and with performances like this, Union Berlin has firmly established itself as a formidable force in German football.
