Bayern rescue themselves thanks to Kane in Stavanger, Olise costs money

In the cramped stadium of the 127‑year‑old Viking club in Stavanger the air crackles as record champions FC Bayern, after an early deficit, take the game back into their hands. Despite an artificial‑turf disaster thanks to Harry Kane, a wild 3‑3 unfolds, leaving the Munich side with newly found morale.

Kane's double secures the comeback

Harry Kane, who scored in the Champions League for the ninth time, netted in the 54th minute with a header and six minutes later from a free kick. Luis Díaz added in the 71st minute, allowing Bayern to equalise the 0‑2 deficit against Viking. The English striker thereby set a club record.

Olise's misconduct burdens the team

Michael Olise was sent off in the 74th minute for unsporting behaviour with a yellow‑red card, further burdening Bayern. Coach Kompany responded with a triple substitution, bringing on Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies and Ismael Saibari for Tah, Brown and Karl.

Red card and late equaliser deny Bayern victory over Viking in Champions League

The Munich side showed a lot of morale after the change and pressed again on the goal, but the unusual artificial turf prevented some quick switches of play. Max Eberl, sporting director, had already warned before the match about the condition of the pitch.

The disappointing draw puts Bayern facing the upcoming duel with English champions FC Arsenal next Wednesday and raises the pressure on the squad.

Viking halt Bayern after Michael Olise's red card in Champions League

After the match, the question remains whether Bayern can learn the lessons from Viking's stadium and use the morale to triumph in the next group game.