- Bayern Munich suffered a shocking 3-0 defeat to Feyenoord in the Champions League group stage
- This was their first meeting in nearly 25 years; the last encounters were in 2001 when Bayern won 3-1 at home and drew 2-2 in Rotterdam
- Santiago Giménez scored twice, including a penalty, while Ayase Ueda added Feyenoord’s third late in the match
- Bayern dominated possession with 30 shots and 13 corners but failed to convert their chances
- Feyenoord now sits above Bayern in the standings with 13 points, while Bayern faces an uphill battle to secure a top-eight spot
Key Takeaways:
Bayern Munich suffered a shocking 3-0 loss to Feyenoord in a heated encounter during the penultimate round of the Champions League group stage. This was the first meeting between the two sides in nearly 25 years, their last matches being in 2001, where Feyenoord secured a 2-2 draw in Rotterdam, and Bayern won 3-1 in Munich.
Santiago Giménez opened the scoring for Feyenoord in the 21st minute, capitalizing on Bayern’s defensive lapse. The Mexican striker doubled the lead deep into first-half stoppage time with a well-taken penalty (45+9’). Ayase Ueda put the game beyond doubt in the 89th minute, scoring Feyenoord’s third and igniting celebrations among the home fans at De Kuip Stadium.
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9 big chances created by Bayern – 9 missed
3 created by Feyenoord – 3 scored pic.twitter.com/0MRHigrZlr
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Despite Bayern Munich’s overwhelming control of the match, with 30 shots and 13 corners, their defensive errors and poor finishing proved costly. Feyenoord, on the other hand, was ruthlessly efficient, converting all three of their shots on target. Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow played a pivotal role for the Dutch side, making crucial saves to deny Bayern.
With this victory, Feyenoord moves to 13 points in the standings, overtaking Bayern and boosting their chances of direct qualification for the knockout stages. Bayern’s hopes of finishing in the top eight now hang by a thread. In the final group match, Feyenoord will visit Lille, while Bayern hosts Slovan Bratislava in a must-win encounter.