Viking Stavanger surprises Bayern in Champions League, Europa and Conference

Vincent Kompany could not believe his eyes when Viking Stavanger faced Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League and the match turned around early in the second half. The Belgian coach, who normally works in the Jupiler Pro League, travelled to Norway to play on Viking’s artificial turf.

Goals and players

In the 2nd minute Gianni Stensness scored the first goal, after which Peter Christiansen found the second in the 38th minute. Both goals were broadcast live via UEFA’s LIVE programme, with commentary on the rapid transition of the Norwegian club.

Broader sports context

The duel was listed in the overview of Football, Tennis, Formula 1 and other sports, alongside the calendar of the Champions, Europa and Conference Leagues. The programme also highlighted the Challenger Pro League and the wider sports agenda, including more football actions.

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The match took place in Stavanger, while Bayern came from Munich. The result gave a new twist to the Champions evening for Kompany, who now considers the impact of this success on the Jupiler Pro League.

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