Bayern Munich secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Union Berlin in the concluding match of the Bundesliga’s 13th round, keeping their title aspirations alive. The game commenced with Bayern asserting dominance, evidenced by Matthijs de Ligt’s early attempt from a corner, thwarted by Ronnow, who also denied Upamecano. Kingsley Coman squandered a prime opportunity in the 23rd minute, missing the target. Union Berlin’s woes deepened with Volland’s injury-forced exit in the 26th minute, leading to Behrens’s introduction by Bjelica.
Bayern, with Sane and Musiala at the helm, created further chances but couldn’t capitalize until the second half. Guerreiro’s rebound goal early in the half put Bayern ahead. A collaborative effort between Sane and Kane seemed to double the lead in the 55th minute, but VAR intervention for offside negated the goal. Union Berlin’s Roussillon came close to leveling the score in the 72nd minute, only to be thwarted by Neuer. Intensifying the drama, Bjelica was sent off in the 74th minute. Goretzka’s 82nd-minute attempt, saved by Ronnow, marked the game’s final significant moment.
This victory puts Bayern within four points of league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, with Bayern at 44 and Bayer at 48 points. Union Berlin, with 14 points, is entrenched in a relegation battle. Looking forward, Bayern hosts Augsburg in the 19th round, while Union welcomes Darmstadt.
