FC Bayern Munich surrendered a two-goal advantage to draw 3–3 against Norwegian side Viking FK in the UEFA Champions League on October 13, 2026, at Lyse Arena in Stavanger, as Sportnet reported. The German visitors clawed back from a 2–0 half-time deficit to lead 3–2, only to concede a late equalizer after playing a man down.
Early Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Outside the Hotel
Preparations for the fixture were unconventional from the outset. Hours before kickoff, unverified noise and fireworks lit up the night sky near the Bayern team hotel in Stavanger at roughly 1 a.m. local time, an occurrence noted by German daily Bild and reported by TASR via TERAZ.sk as an apparent attempt to disturb the visitors’ rest. On the pitch, Bayern faced an artificial turf surface—a rare competitive environment for the club, having previously played on plastic grass only once in a competitive fixture back in November 2006 against Spartak Moscow, according to club data cited by TERAZ.sk. The home crowd inside Lyse Arena, greeted by what local broadcasters dubbed an “Oktoberfest in Stavanger,” watched their side capitalize immediately on the unfamiliar conditions.
Gianni Stensness and Peter Christiansen Shock the Visitors
Viking FK stunned the Bundesliga giants right from the start. In the 2nd minute, Gianni Stensness rose to meet a precise corner kick delivery and planted a firm header past the defense to open the scoring. Bayern pushed forward in response, with Konrad Laimer missing a promising opening and young Lennart Karl firing over the bar in the 6th minute. Despite controlling possession, Bayern’s defense buckled again before the break. In the 38th minute, Peter Christiansen capped a surging individual run with a powerful low shot past goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, sending Viking into the dressing rooms with a 2–0 lead, as detailed by Aktuality.
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Harry Kane Equalizes and Joins European Elite
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany responded with a triple substitution at half-time, igniting an immediate offensive surge. Kristoffer Haugen fouled an opponent inside the area in the 54th minute, and Harry Kane stepped up to convert the resulting penalty kick with ease. Just five minutes later, the English striker struck again from close range, turning in a rebound to level the score at 2–2. With the brace, Kane equaled the scoring streaks of Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy by finding the net in nine consecutive UEFA Champions League matches. Lewandowski achieved the feat across the 2019–20 and 2020–21 campaigns for Bayern, while Van Nistelrooy managed it for Manchester United in 2002–2003. Cristiano Ronaldo holds the overall record of scoring in 11 straight matches from the 2017–2018 season, according to Flashscore.
Michael Olise Sees Red for Unsportsmanlike Conduct
The momentum shifted dramatically in the 74th minute when Michael Olise received two yellow cards in rapid succession for unsportsmanlike behavior. After a midfield tussle, the 24-year-old Frenchman lost his temper and threw the ball directly into the face of Viking captain Zlatko Tripič, as reported by Flashscore and Sportnet. Kompany did not hide his frustration after the final whistle, calling the dismissal an “incredible stupidity” in an interview with Prime Video. “He must control himself better in those situations. He knows it. You could see that he felt guilty toward the team,” Kompany said, adding that Tripič showed more composure during the altercation. Kane echoed his manager’s assessment, noting that Olise was completely devastated by the incident and must take responsibility. The suspension rules Olise out of Bayern’s upcoming European fixture against Arsenal.
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Herman Haugen Snatches a Late Point for Viking
Sensing an opportunity against ten men, Viking threw players forward in search of an equalizer. The relentless pressure paid off in the 90th minute when substitute Herman Haugen met a cross and nodded an unstoppable header past Urbig to make it 3–3. In stoppage time, Christiansen nearly snatched a historic winner on a breakaway, but Urbig rushed out to make a crucial save, preserving the draw. Viking substitute goalkeeper Ľubomír Belko watched the six-goal thriller from the bench. Reflecting on the result, Viking captain Zlatko Tripič told reporters that he could have happily played another 90 minutes, expressing immense pride in securing a point against some of the world’s best players after building a two-goal cushion.
Upcoming Champions League Fixtures
Bayern Munich returns to domestic action before preparing for its crucial upcoming European clash against Arsenal, while Viking FK continues its domestic campaign at the top of the Norwegian standings. Both clubs will look to adjust their approaches as the league phase progresses.
