Bayern Munich wins tough battle with Wolfsburg

Bayern Munich kicked off their Bundesliga season on Sunday with a hard-fought 2-3 victory away at VfL Wolfsburg. The match, marking the league debut of new head coach Vincent Kompany, was far from smooth sailing for the dethroned champions, who found themselves trailing shortly after halftime due to costly errors. The match started promisingly for Bayern, as Jamal Musiala opened the scoring in the 20th minute, giving the visitors an early lead. However, the situation quickly unraveled after the break. Right-back Sacha Boey, who had earlier assisted the opening goal, made a critical mistake that led to a penalty for Wolfsburg. Lovro Majer made no mistake from the spot, leveling the score.

Wolfsburg in the lead

Just ten minutes later, Majer struck again, capitalizing on a significant blunder by Bayern defender Min-Jae Kim, who lost possession in a dangerous area. Majer’s clinical finish put Wolfsburg ahead, sending shockwaves through the Bayern camp. With the reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen having already secured a win in their opening match, Bayern faced immense pressure to avoid dropping points. Their persistence paid off when Wolfsburg’s Jakub Kaminski inadvertently scored an own goal, bringing the score to 2-2. The momentum then shifted back to Bayern, and in the 77th minute, Serge Gnabry secured the victory with a well-placed shot off the inside of the post, assisted by Harry Kane.

Challenges ahead for Kompany

Despite the win, Bayern’s performance highlighted some concerning issues. Defensive lapses nearly cost them the match, and Kompany will need to quickly address these weaknesses. With Bayer Leverkusen set to visit the Allianz Arena in just a few weeks for a highly anticipated clash, Bayern must refine their tactics if they hope to reclaim the Bundesliga title.

Müller Adds Another Milestone

On a brighter note, this victory added another milestone to Thomas Müller’s illustrious career, further solidifying his record as a Bundesliga legend with Bayern Munich. However, if this match is any indication, Bayern Munich has a challenging season ahead, with little room for complacency.