Champions League 2023-24, Bayern Munich overcome Manchester United 4-3: Stats
Bayern Munich humbled Manchester United on matchday 1 of their UEFA Champions League Group A contest at the Allianz Arena. United played well for 20 minutes before Andre Onana's howler gifted Bayern the lead. Serge Gnabry made it 2-0 shortly thereafter. In the second half, whenever United fought back, Bayern responded in style. Bayern's 4-3 win doesn't highlight the dominance they had.
How did the match pan out?
United were sharp at the start as Christian Eriksen missed a sitter. Out of nowhere, sluggish Byaern had a goal from Leroy Sane, whose shot evaded a lackluster Onana. United went 2-0 down quickly as Gnabry punished the sorry visitors. After half-time, Rosmus Hojlund scored for United but a comeback didn't last long as Harry Kane scored a penalty. Bayern held on thereafter.
Bayern dominated the game
Bayern were by far the better side and struck the post twice. United failed to show enough emergency and would feel hard done by a controversial penalty. Bayern showed more hunger and determination as United slumped to another defeat.
3rd successive defeat for United in all competitions
United's season has started poorly as they deal with injuries, lack of instinct, and issues off the field. United suffered their 3rd successive defeat across competitions. United have lost 1-3 to Arsenal and Brighton in the Premier League before this, conceding 10 goals.
Sorry numbers for Man United
As per Opta, United have lost 18 of their last 35 away matches across competitions (51%, W13 D4). Since the beginning of this period in March 2022, the only Premier League side to lose more away games are West Ham (20). United have lost as many as four of their opening six games of a season across competitions for the first time since 1986-87.
More horrible stats for United
United have been poor at the back, conceding 14 goals from six games in all competitions. It's the most of any Premier League side this season. United have now conceded 3+ goals in three consecutive games for the first time since December 1978 under Dave Sexton. United have also conceded 2+ goals in five consecutive matches for the first time since May-August 2001.
Match stats and points table
Bayern registered 19 attempts compared to United's nine. Bayern also clocked nine shots on target compared to United's four. Bayern had 60% of the ball possession, besides an 89% pass accuracy. United are last in Group A after Galatasaray and Copenhagen managed a 1-1 draw.
Key individual numbers
In six matches across competitions for Bayern this season, Kane has raced to five goals. Sane has 42 goals for Bayern in 139 appearances, including four this season. Gnabry scored his 82nd goal in 223 appearances for Bayern. 18-year-old Mathys Tel scored his ninth goal for Bayern in 34 appearances. Casemiro, who scored a brace, raced to 10 goals for United in 57 appearances.
Unique records for Tel and Muller
As per Opta, Tel has scored each of his last seven competitive goals for Bayern in the final 15 minutes of play, with three of them coming in injury time, including against Manchester United. Bayern legend Thomas Muller is only the third player to celebrate 100 wins in the Champions League after Cristiano Ronaldo (115) and Iker Casillas (101).
