Key Takeaways:
- Harry Kane scored twice and set a new UEFA Champions League streak, but Bayern Munich drew 3-3 with Viking
- Viking established a 2-0 first-half lead before Kane spearheaded a Bayern revival with two goals and an assist
- Herman Haugen’s 90th-minute header secured Viking’s first point in the league phase, denying Bayern a second consecutive win
Match Analysis
Bayern Munich were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Viking as a 90th-minute header from Herman Haugen earned the Norwegian champions a sensational result in a pulsating UEFA Champions League group stage encounter. Despite Harry Kane extending his remarkable run by scoring in a ninth consecutive Champions League match and netting a brace, the German giants were unable to secure the win after being reduced to 10 men late on.
A night to remember for Viking 🥵
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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 13, 2026
First-Half Events: Viking Shock Start
After conceding inside eight seconds against Augsburg on Saturday, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern side suffered another early setback when Gianni Stensness powered in a header from Zlatko Tripic’s inswinging corner just beyond the one-minute mark. Bayern responded with attacking intent, forcing Viking goalkeeper Arild Ostbo into key saves from Michael Olise and Luis Diaz in quick succession.
Despite sustained Bayern pressure, Viking demonstrated their intent on the counterattack and were rewarded in the 38th minute. A rapid move opened space for Peter Christiansen to burst clear and finish calmly past Jonas Urbig, sending Viking into the interval with an unexpected two-goal lead.
Bayern’s Comeback and Turning Point
Undeterred by the deficit, Bayern’s persistence paid off shortly after the restart when Kristoffer Haugen’s mistimed challenge on Konrad Laimer was punished by the referee. Harry Kane duly converted the penalty, bringing his tally to 80 goals in UEFA club competitions. Kane wasted little time in adding his 81st, heading home at the far post from Joshua Kimmich’s delivery to level the scores.
Bayern’s turnaround seemed complete when Kane supplied a deft ball into the box. Laimer squared it for Diaz to tap in, giving the visitors a 3-2 advantage. However, their momentum was halted when Michael Olise received two yellow cards in rapid succession — the second, a result of throwing the ball at Tripic’s face — leaving Bayern a man short.
Viking’s Late Heroics
Reduced to 10 men, Bayern were vulnerable, and Viking capitalised in the final minute. Tripic delivered a deep cross to the far post, where Herman Haugen met it with a header to equalise. The result secured Viking’s first point of the group stage and curtailed Bayern’s ambitions for back-to-back European victories.
