FC Bayern have suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 3-1 to FC Arsenal in the Champions League top match. The press comments on the defeat are clear
No longer unbeaten, no longer top of the table – and two bad mistakes from Manuel Neuer: FC Bayern suffered its first defeat of the season in the Champions League and had to accept the bitter end to its own run. After 18 games without defeat, Munich lost 3-1 (1-1) at English top club FC Arsenal and surrendered top spot in the league phase of the premier class to the Londoners
The press reviews in the overview
Sky: „FC Bayern lose at Arsenal in the Champions League. The almost infallible dominators from Bayern Munich have suffered their first serious setback on their triumphal march through Europe.“
SPORT1: „Arsenal cause Bayern’s first defeat FC Arsenal and FC Bayern deliver a high-class summit meeting in the Champions League. The Gunners show the Munich team their limits.“
BILD: „Neuer’s performance is a disaster. Bayern fall in the giants‘ duel! The German record champions lose for the first time this season, losing 3:1 to England leaders Arsenal. The super series is over!“
kicker: „Neuer makes two mistakes: Arsenal really turn up the heat after the break. FC Bayern lost 3-1 at Arsenal FC on Wednesday evening for the first time this season and must therefore also hand the Gunners the lead in the top flight.“
SPOX: „Arsenal are too strong! Bayern concede their first defeat of the season. FC Bayern’s winning streak snaps in the top match at Arsenal. Manuel Neuer doesn’t look good twice.“
tz: „First defeat of the season in the top match – Arsenal tear Bayern apart. Kompany’s Bayern concede their first defeat of the season in London – and lose the lead in the Champions League table.“
Abendzeitung München: „They can still lose! Arsenal inflict Bayern’s first defeat of the season. FC Bayern concede their first defeat of the season in their 19th game of the season, losing 3-1 at Arsenal FC. It’s the set-pieces in particular that are causing problems for Munich.“
FAZ: „Bayern’s streak breaks against dominant FC Arsenal. In the duel between the two best European teams at the moment, Arsenal win 3:1 thanks to a strong second half. It’s FC Bayern’s first defeat of the season. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer makes a mistake.“
Spiegel: „So it does exist, the team that is better than Bayern. FCB have conceded their first defeat of the season. Coach Vincent Kompany’s team reached their limits at Arsenal FC.“
Süddeutsche Zeitung: „Bayern see where the top is. After 18 games, Munich lose a soccer match for the first time this season – and deservedly so. FC Arsenal play to their strengths with set pieces. But not only that.“
Eurosport: „FC Bayern concede their first defeat of the season at Arsenal – Manuel Neuer on the wrong track.“