Bayern Munich's incredible 16-game winning streak came to an end today, after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Union Berlin at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. The point keeps Bayern top of the Bundesliga with 28 points and 6 points clear of Leipzig, who are second, but ends their dream of a perfect season.
Softfootball reports that the Bavarians looked sluggish from the start, possibly still feeling the effects of their hard-fought 10-man win over PSG in midweek. Union Berlin sensed an opportunity and pressed early. Ilyas Ansah thought he had opened the scoring with a header, but VAR ruled it out for offside. The hosts kept pushing, and their persistence paid off in the 27th minute. Danilho Doekhi's low shot from a corner squirmed through Manuel Neuer's hands and over the line, giving Union the lead thanks to a rare mistake from the veteran keeper.
Bayern hit back before halftime through Luis Diaz. The Colombian showed endless energy, keeping the ball alive on the byline, cutting inside Haberer, and smashing a stunning shot from a tight angle past Frederik Rnnow to level the score.