In a tight Bundesliga encounter just before the international break, FC Bayern Munich squared off against SC Freiburg on September 2, 2024, at the Allianz Arena. The match ended with Bayern securing a 2-0 victory, marking a solid start for their new head coach, Vincent Kompany. This game had a lot going on, from early chances to a dramatic late goal, and it gave us plenty to talk about.
First Half Action: Kane Makes His Mark
Bayern didn’t waste any time getting started. Right from the beginning, Harry Kane made his presence known, with his first attempt barely missing the goal. Michael Olise followed up soon after, testing Freiburg’s goalkeeper Florian Müller with a strong shot. Freiburg stood their ground for a while, but the cracks began to show as Bayern’s relentless pressure mounted.
Around the 37th minute, Bayern’s persistence paid off. During a corner, Freiburg’s Max Rosenfelder tried to stop Kane, but ended up committing a handball in the box. The referee signaled the penalty spot right away. Kane stepped up, calmly sending Müller the wrong way to score his first Bundesliga goal of the season.
Freiburg Fights Back
For most of the first half, Bayern seemed in control, but things shifted as Freiburg began to wake up around the 60th minute. They came close to equalizing when Vincenzo Grifo’s free kick found Lukas Kübler in the box, but Bayern’s captain, Manuel Neuer, was quick to react. Freiburg kept pushing, with Patrick Osterhage getting another chance, only for his shot to be blocked and saved by Neuer.
Müller’s Magic Moment
As the game entered its final phase, Bayern looked to seal the win. Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman created a good opportunity, but Coman’s shot flew wide. But the real highlight came from Thomas Müller. On his 710th appearance for Bayern, the veteran forward made no mistake when Serge Gnabry set him up. Müller’s left-footed shot found the top corner, giving Bayern a comfortable 2-0 lead and ensuring the victory.
Freiburg’s Missed Chance
In the dying moments of the match, Freiburg had a chance to pull one back after Joao Palhinha gave away a handball in stoppage time. However, Freiburg’s Lucas Höler failed to convert the penalty, sending the ball over the bar. That sealed Bayern’s 2-0 win, allowing them to keep a clean sheet as they went into the international break.
This match was a classic example of Bayern’s strength, blending experience and skill to grind out a win when it mattered most.
