UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Viking 3 - 3 FT Bayern München
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
2' Gianni Stensness (Zlatko Tripić)
38' Peter Christiansen (Erik Botheim)
↓ Nathaniel Brown ↑Alphonso Davies 45'
↓ Jonathan Tah ↑Dayot Upamecano 45'
↓ Lennart Karl ↑Ismael Saibari 45'
HT
Konrad Laimer 52'
Konrad Laimer 52'
Harry Kane 54'
59' ↓ Kristoffer Haugen ↑Jesper Daland
Harry Kane (Joshua Kimmich) 60'
67' Jesper Daland
Ismael Saibari 68'
Luis Díaz (Konrad Laimer) 71'
72' ↓ Henrik Bjørdal ↑Herman Haugen
Michael Olise 73'
Michael Olise 73'
↓ Luis Díaz ↑Josip Stanišić 76'
↓ Ismael Saibari ↑Hiroki Ito 83'
85' ↓ Henrik Heggheim ↑Viljar Helland Vevatne
85' ↓ Joe Bell ↑Simen Kvia Egeskog
85' ↓ Erik Botheim ↑Tobias Moi
90' Herman Haugen (Zlatko Tripić)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Viking
Goalkeepers
Arild Østbø 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Henrik Heggheim 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Gianni Stensness 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Henrik Falchener 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Haugen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Henrik Bjørdal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Joe Bell
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Kristoffer Askildsen 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Forwards
Peter Christiansen
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Erik Botheim 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Zlatko Tripić 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Lubomir Belko 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Essien Bassey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vetle Auklend
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesper Daland
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Herman Haugen 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Viljar Vevatne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakob Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tobias Moi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amin Cosic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Fuglestad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romano Postema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayern München
Goalkeepers
Jonas Urbig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Konrad Laimer
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Kim Min-Jae
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Jonathan Tah 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nathaniel Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
83%
Pass Acc
Tom Bischof 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Michael Olise 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Lennart Karl
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luis Díaz
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Harry Kane 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Sven Ulreich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Podar-Stiube
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manuel Neuer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dayot Upamecano
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Josip Stanišić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroki Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sacha Boey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alphonso Davies
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bara Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Saibari
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Aleksandar Pavlović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Serge Gnabry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Viking
Bayern München
Viking
Bayern München
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Drama Denies Bayern in Stavanger
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A staggering 90th-minute equalizer capped off a breathless contest where Viking defied the European heavyweights to snatch a famous point.
Opening Act
Viking stunned the visitors early, proving that high Upset Factor is alive and well in the Champions League. Gianni Stensness struck in the second minute, capitalising on a pinpoint delivery from Zlatko Tripić. As expected, Bayern München dominated possession and pinned the hosts deep, but the Norwegian side’s counter-attacking edge was lethal. Peter Christiansen doubled the advantage before halftime after linking up brilliantly with Erik Botheim. Despite the Bavarians firing off a barrage of shots and forcing a mountain of corners, they went into the dressing room completely shell-shocked by the home side's ruthless efficiency.
The Pivot
The Stakes escalated sharply in the second half when a VAR review handed the visitors a crucial lifeline. Konrad Laimer won a 52nd-minute penalty, allowing Harry Kane to emphatically convert. Minutes later, the English marksman netted his brace off a precise Joshua Kimmich assist to level the tie. The momentum shift peaked when Luis Díaz slotted home to complete a remarkable comeback. However, a reckless challenge saw Michael Olise shown a straight red card in the 73rd minute, utterly shattering the match's Balance and inviting Viking back into the contest.
Resolution
Reduced to ten men, the visitors retreated as Viking mounted immense late pressure across the SR-Bank Arena pitch. The relentless offensive Intensity paid off in the 90th minute when substitute Herman Haugen turned hometown hero, burying another Tripić assist to secure a breathless 3-3 draw. This fiercely contested point keeps Viking fighting against early elimination from the league phase. Meanwhile, Bayern München will rue a missed opportunity to cement their top-eight status, ultimately paying the ultimate price for an indiscipline that ruined a brilliant second-half fightback.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Michael Olise impact the match?
It completely shifted momentum, forcing a ten-man Bayern to defend deep and allowing Viking to apply the pressure that led to their 90th-minute equalizer.
How did Bayern München pull off this shock result?
Trailing 2-0, Bayern rallied aggressively through a Harry Kane brace and a Luis Díaz strike to briefly claim a 3-2 lead before conceding late.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A wild combination of early Viking counter-attacking efficiency, relentless Bayern offensive pressure, and a pivotal red card that sparked late defensive vulnerability.
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.
UCL Survival on the Line for Viking Against Bavarian Giants
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. The massive chasm in class means Viking must produce a generational upset to avoid sinking deeper into the playoff elimination zone.
The Setup
Bayern München arrives at Lyse Arena boasting an imperious attacking record, sitting comfortably in the top eight after a 5-0 opening matchday masterclass. A sky-high Form rating highlights their utter dominance and momentum. Meanwhile, Viking finds themselves down in 29th, staring at a very real elimination risk just two games into the new league phase format. The Stakes for the home side could not be higher if they want to reach the top-24 playoff cut-line, but the competitive Balance heavily favors the surging German visitors.
Key Battle
Z. Tripić carries the attacking burden for the hosts, but he faces a nearly impossible task matching the output of the relentless H. Kane. The English striker is flanked by a squad loaded with Stars, demanding absolute perfection from Viking's back line just to keep the score respectable.
Our Prediction
Bayern München to win decisively. The visitors will control possession and tempo, suffocating Viking early on. Expect Bayern to find breakthroughs in both halves, securing a comfortable multi-goal victory while leaving the Norwegian side desperate for points.