Bayern Munich survive late scare to beat Freiburg 3-1
Bayern Munich maintained their lead in the Bundesliga after a 3-1 victory against SC Freiburg, despite a late own goal. Hoffenheim also secured a 3-0 win over Leverkusen in the same matchday.
Why it matters
The result keeps Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - SC Freiburg v Bayern Munich - Europa Park Stadion, Freiburg, Germany - October 25, 2026 Bayern Munich's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
FREIBURG, Germany, Oct 25 - Bayern Munich preserved their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season with a 3-1 victory at SC Freiburg, but the visitors were forced to withstand late pressure after Tom Bischof's own goal sparked a frantic push from the hosts for an equaliser.
Bayern had been cruising at the Europa Park Stadion after taking an early lead when central defender Dayot Upamecano scored an unlikely opener in the 17th minute, sprinting forward through the middle on the counter-attack and latching on to a pass from Michael Olise before expertly slotting the ball past keeper Mio Backhaus.
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