UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7
Bayern München 2 - 0 FT Union St. Gilloise
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' Kim Min-Jae
HT
52' H. Kane (M. Olise)
55' H. Kane
58' M. Olise
63' Kim Min-Jae
63' Kim Min-Jae
P. David 66'
↓ A. Ait El Hadj ↑M. Fuseini 67'
↓ Guilherme Smith ↑F. Leysen 67'
↓ R. Florucz ↑L. Patris 67'
68' ↓ R. Guerreiro ↑A. Davies
68' ↓ L. Karl ↑H. Ito
81' H. Kane (H. Kane)
↓ P. David ↑S. Keita 82'
↓ A. Zorgane ↑R. Schoofs 82'
90'+2 ↓ M. Olise ↑S. Gnabry
90'+2 ↓ J. Kimmich ↑L. Goretzka
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayern München
Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Raphaël Guerreiro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jonathan Tah 
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
99
Passes
8
Duels
Min-jae Kim 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Tom Bischof
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
89
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich
MAGNET
148
Activity
148
Activity
140
Passes
8
Duels
Aleksandar Pavlović
MAGNET
157
Activity
157
Activity
152
Passes
5
Duels
Michael Olise
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
72
Passes
18
Duels
Lennart Karl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
68
Entry
Luis Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Harry Kane 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
1
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Sven Ulreich 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonas Urbig
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hiroki Itō
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alphonso Davies
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cassiano Kiala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Musiala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Goretzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Daiber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Serge Gnabry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Union St. Gilloise
Goalkeepers
Kjell Scherpen
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Defenders
Kevin Mac Allister 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Christian Burgess
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ross Sykes 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Midfielders
Anan Khalaili
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
12
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Adem Zorgane
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Kamiel Van de Perre
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Guilherme Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Raul Florucz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Anouar Ait El Hadj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Promise David
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Vic Chambaere
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fedde Leysen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Patris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Barry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Rasmussen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rob Schoofs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Fuseini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sekou Keita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kane Double Defeats Union SG Amidst Allianz Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Bayern München reaffirmed their top-tier credentials despite a numerical disadvantage, leaving Union St. Gilloise searching for answers at the bottom of the table.
The Siege of Munich
The Allianz Arena witnessed a masterclass in territorial control as Bayern München pinned their opponents back from the first whistle. With a staggering 74% possession, the Balance of the match was heavily tilted towards the German giants. Joshua Kimmich acted as the metronome, orchestrating play from the center of the pitch alongside Aleksandar Pavlović. Despite the overwhelming pressure, Union St. Gilloise defended deep, frustrating the hosts with a compact block. The Stakes were high for the Belgian side, who desperately needed points to climb out of the league phase's lower reaches, but they struggled to register a single shot on target during a lopsided opening period that tested their Intensity to the limit.
Kane’s Lethal Three-Minute Surge
The deadlock finally shattered in the 52nd minute when Michael Olise carved open the defense, finding Harry Kane for a clinical finish. Before the visitors could regroup, the Intensity shifted further as a penalty was awarded just moments later. Harry Kane stepped up in the 55th minute, showing no nerves to slot home his second and effectively kill the contest. This rapid double changed the entire Balance of the match, forcing the Belgian visitors to abandon their defensive shell. The game took a wild turn shortly after when Kim Min-Jae was shown a straight red card for a holding foul, leaving the hosts to navigate the final half-hour with ten men and injecting a sudden Upset Factor into the affair.
Managing the Chaos
Despite the man advantage, the Belgian side lacked the clinical edge to capitalize on their rare opportunities. The narrative nearly took another twist in the 81st minute when Harry Kane had the chance to complete his hat-trick from the spot, but his uncharacteristic miss kept the score at 2-0. Even with ten men, the Stakes remained under control for the Bavarians, who maintained a high level of Intensity to shield their goal. The tactical discipline of the home side ensured that the missed penalty was merely a footnote rather than a catalyst for a comeback. This victory keeps the pressure on the leaders, while Union St. Gilloise faces an uphill battle to avoid elimination from the competition after failing to exploit their numerical superiority.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Kim Min-Jae impact the match?
The red card forced Bayern into a defensive structure for the final 30 minutes, but Union SG failed to register a shot on target afterward.
Was the penalty miss by Joshua Kimmich the turning point?
The missed penalty was actually by Harry Kane in the 81st minute, and it did not change the outcome as the 2-0 lead was already secure.
What made Joshua Kimmich the Man of the Match?
Kimmich earned an 8.9 rating by completing 92% of his passes and providing two key passes, maintaining total control over the midfield.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Efficiency vs. Extinction at the Allianz Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A ruthless Bayern side aims to secure a direct path to the Round of 16 while the visitors fight to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage nears its conclusion on January 21, 2026, the Stakes could not be higher for the visitors. Bayern München occupies second place, boasting a formidable Form of five wins from six matches. Their 100% win rate at the Allianz Arena this season makes them an intimidating prospect for Union St. Gilloise, who currently sit in 27th position—outside the playoff qualification line. While Bayern targets a top-eight finish to bypass the knockout playoff round, USG is in immediate danger of elimination, needing a result to climb into the top 24.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Michael Olise and Anan Khalaili. Olise has been the primary architect for the German giants, providing three assists and maintaining a 7.5 rating through his creative Balance on the wing. He will be countered by Khalaili, who has been the lone bright spot for the Belgian side with two goals this campaign. Khalaili’s ability to exploit spaces on the break will be USG's only hope of upsetting the Stars in the Bayern lineup.
Our Prediction
Bayern’s attacking Balance is currently too overwhelming for a USG defense that has conceded 15 goals in six games. We expect Luis Díaz to maintain his scoring streak early, forcing the visitors to abandon their defensive shape. Once the game opens up, the gap in quality will become evident, resulting in a comfortable 4-1 victory for the hosts that secures their elite status in the table.