🚨 Is it the artificial pitch? Early Bayern shock in the Champions League
FC Bayern Munich faced an early deficit against Viking Stavanger in a Champions League match. The team struggled to adapt to the opponent's tactics and the artificial pitch conditions early in the game.
Why it matters
High-profile sports upsets are significant for betting markets and tournament standings in European football.
What's going on here? FC Bayern Munich are already trailing heavy underdogs Viking Stavanger after barely a minute.
Before the game, Vincent Kompany stressed that his team would not underestimate the Norwegians. But after an early corner, Bayern's stars clearly weren't expecting the routine the hosts had devised.
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