Bayern Munich vs Man Utd LIVE: Champions League result and reaction after seven-goal thriller in Germany
Bayern Munich 4-3 Manchester United: Erik ten Hag’s men lose a third consecutive game but show promise
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United slumped to a third consecutive defeat after a promising start to their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich.
Christian Eriksen should have opened the scoring inside the first five minutes only to be denied by a sharp save from Sven Ulreich. A howler from Andre Onana then gave the hosts the opening goal and they continued to flow on a strange night in Munich.
Leroy Sane added a second before the break and Rasmus Hojlund netted his first goal for United to give them hope of a comeback after the restart.
Eriksen was harshly judged to have handled the ball which led a a penalty that Harry Kane dispatched with ease. Casemiro then score twice - either side of a Mathys Tel rocket - but United couldn’t rescue a draw.
Relive the action from the Allianz Arena below. Plus you can get all the football betting sites offers and latest Champions League odds here.
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Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United
14 mins: United are awarded a free-kick deep into Bayern’s half on the left hand side after Upamecano fouls Reguilon.
Fernades’ resulting delivery is comfortably headed away and Bayern regain possession.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United
11 mins: Bayern aren’t looking to comfortable at the moment. United’s pressing combined with the German side’s slopiness has allowed Erik Ten Hag’s side to look a threat so far.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United
8 mins: A quick one-two allows Reguilon to try and fire a ball in which ends up with a United corner.
Eriksen takes short to Rashford who gives the ball straight back, but the Danish midfielders resulting cross is punched away to safety by Ulreich.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United
3 mins: Chance! Bayern are dispossed near their own box, and Eriksen sends a cross to the back post where Pellistri is prevented from tapping it in through some great defending from Davies.
The loose ball falls to Eriksen who’s first time shot is well saved by Ulreich.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United
2 mins: Konrad Laimer sends a through ball to Leroy Sane down the right hand side, who takes a heavy touch but manages to win a corner for Bayern.
The ball is sent in but headed out for a goalkick.
Kick off! Bayern Munich 0-0 Manchester United
Bayern Munich get the game started, and quickly send a ball long which results in a throw in for Manchester United.
Erik Ten Hag’s side seem to be pressing high onto the Bayern back line.
Bayern Munich v Manchester United
Last season Bayern Munich completed an unblemished group stage with six wins for the third time, which no other club has achieved in the competition.
When combined with the fact the German side have never lost to Manchester United on home soil, the size of the task tonight for Erik Ten Hag’s team becomes clear.
Bayern Munich v Manchester United: 10 minutes until kick-off
In ten minutes this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign will start for Erik Ten Hag and Thomas Tuchel.
Not many are tipping Manchester United for success at the Allianz Arena, and new Bayern Munich man Harry Kane will be in the spotlight as he makes his first European appearance for his new club.
Making the story even more dramatic is the fact that Kane seemed destined to join The Red Devils, but eventually signed for the German champions for a substantial fee rather than waiting out his contract to join Erik Ten Hag’s side.
Since these two sides last met almost ten years ago, Bayern have gone on to reach the quarter-finals of the competition every year, whereas United have even failed to qualify for four.
It would be quite the upset should Manchester United return to Old Trafford with a lead to defend.
Who are TNT Sports’ Champions League Pundits?
TNT’s Champions League group stage coverage began yesterday with AC Milan v Newcastle, and saw Shay Given, Joe Cole and Jermaine Jenas on punditry duties.
The full list of pundits who could analyse the three midweek European games each week includes: Peter Crouch, Joe Cole, Rachel Brown-Finnis, Owen Hargreaves, Steve McManaman, Joleon Lescott, Michael Owen, Paul Scholes, and Robbie Savage.
Glenn Hoddle and fan-favourite Ally McCoist also will also feature as co-commentators.
Harry Kane defends ‘scapegoated’ Harry Maguire amid ‘unnecessary scrutiny’
Harry Kane defended Harry Maguire as the England captain hit out at the way the defender has been “scapegoated” amid “really unnecessary scrutiny”.
Little more than two years on from being named in the European Championship team of the tournament, the 30-year-old is now the butt of jokes to many.
Maguire’s struggle for form and game-time at Manchester United have increased the spotlight on a player that has remained an integral part of the England squad.
Harry Kane defends ‘scapegoated’ Harry Maguire amid ‘unnecessary scrutiny’
Kane’s Bayern Munich host Maguire’s Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
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