FC Bayern Munich kicked off their Champions League campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory against Manchester United on Wednesday night, sending fans into a frenzy. The match was a rollercoaster of goals, with Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry giving Bayern a two-goal lead in the first half, only for Rasmus Hojlund to pull one back for the visitors. 

Harry Kane then converted a penalty, but the drama didn’t end there as Casemiro bagged a brace in the closing stages. However, Mathys Tel’s late goal secured three crucial points for Bayern in Group A. Follow your favourite Champions League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

The Bavarians entered the match with a strong lineup, including Sven Ulreich in goal and a solid back four of Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Minjae Kim, and Alphonso Davies. Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich anchored the midfield, with Sané, Jamal Musiala, and Gnabry providing the attacking threat. Harry Kane led the charge at center-forward. Substitutions in the second half saw Kingsley Coman, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Tel, and Thomas Müller joining the action.

The early stages of the match saw Bayern facing United’s intense pressing, but a crucial tackle from Davies and a save from Ulreich kept the visitors at bay. While clear-cut opportunities were scarce, Marcus Rashford tested Ulreich with a shot. As the first half progressed, Bayern increased the pressure, resulting in Sané’s goal after a clever one-two with Kane. Shortly after, Musiala displayed his dribbling skills and set up Gnabry, who hammered home the second goal. Sané came close to adding a third, but his shot narrowly missed the target.

The second half began with a setback for Bayern as Hojlund found the net with the help of a deflection. Determined to respond, Musiala hit the side-netting, and Bayern earned a penalty for handball, which Kane coolly converted to restore the two-goal lead.

The action continued with Sané hitting the post and Onana denying Kane. United pushed forward, but Onana made crucial saves against Choupo-Moting and Coman. Casemiro pulled one back for United with just minutes remaining, and Müller hit the post for Bayern. However, Tel found the net in injury time, securing the victory for Bayern.

This thrilling match left fans on the edge of their seats, and FC Bayern Munich will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming Bundesliga clash against Bochum on Saturday. With this exciting win, Bayern has set the stage for an eventful Champions League campaign. Get the latest updates from the Champions League only on Nextbet Sports.