Following their bitter defeat at Arsenal in the fifth matchday, Bayern Munich entered their clash with Sporting Lisbon on the morning of December 10th under immense pressure. However, coach Vincent Kompany's team quickly got back on track in the race for a top-eight spot thanks to the brilliant performance of teenage talent Lennart Karl.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair with both sides exchanging attacks. In the 54th minute, the Allianz Arena fell silent when Joshua Kimmich's attempt to block a dangerous cross inadvertently resulted in an own goal, giving Sporting the lead.
Bayern Munich escaped defeat in the Champions League thanks to a 17-year-old talent (Photo: Getty).
However, Sporting's joy was short-lived. In the 65th minute, unmarked at the far post, Gnabry unleashed a volley following a corner kick from Michael Olise, bringing the game back to a tie.
In the 69th minute, Karl received a precise cross from Konrad Laimer, controlled the ball neatly, and coolly finished into the net. With this goal, he officially became the youngest player in Champions League history (since the 1992-1993 season) to score at the age of 17 years, 9 months, and 16 days, along with a streak of scoring in 3 consecutive matches.
Notably, this was only Karl's fourth Champions League match. He scored his first goal against Club Brugge, then scored a spectacular goal in the 1-3 defeat against Arsenal, before finding the net again against Sporting Lisbon. Alongside Karl, other key players for Bayern Munich also made their mark at crucial moments.
In the 77th minute, Jonathan Tah sealed a 3-1 victory for the "Bavarian giants" with a beautiful attacking combination, helping Bayern Munich overcome difficulties to secure all three points.
With this result, Bayern Munich has 15 points, moving up to second place in the Champions League standings, level with Arsenal but having played one more game. The victory not only solidified the team's position but also clearly demonstrated their determination to compete for a top-eight spot this season.
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