Bayern Munich escaped a damaging Champions League night against debutants Viking, but only after a late equaliser denied Vincent Kompany’s side the full reward for recovering from two goals down.
Viking turn a first European meeting into a major test
The Norwegian newcomers made Bayern work from the outset, building a 2-0 advantage and exposing the difficulty of visiting a side operating in unfamiliar conditions.
- Viking were playing on an artificial surface, the first time Bayern had encountered one since 2006.
- The home side are led by a coaching partnership, adding another distinctive element to their first Champions League campaign.
- Bayern found themselves under sustained pressure after falling two goals behind.
Kane leads Bayern’s response
Harry Kane again proved central to Bayern’s European hopes, scoring twice as the German champions fought their way back into the contest. His double brought Kompany’s team level after the early deficit and appeared to have rescued their night.
Instead, Viking had one final moment left. Haugen struck in the 90th minute to restore parity, leaving Bayern stunned after their comeback and ensuring the debutants took a memorable result from the occasion.
A draw that changes the mood of the week
For Bayern, the point came with relief but also frustration: Kane’s intervention had dragged them out of trouble, only for the late setback to halt their momentum. Viking, meanwhile, showed that a Champions League debutant can still make a European heavyweight feel the full weight of an away night.
