Bayern Munich unraveled in 3-3 Champions League draw with Viking FK

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A point on the road in the Champions League is normally not the worst result in isolation, especially after a dramatic six-goal game. However, the underlying numbers from this match paint a concerning picture for Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany and his team.

Viking actually had just 34% possession compared to Bayern Munich's 66%, but the home side made their opportunities count in the attacking third. Viking registered eight shots to Bayern's 25, with five attempts on target compared to Bayern's eight.

The expected goals figures tell a particularly interesting story: Viking generated 0.56 xG, while Bayern produced a massive 3.51 xG. That is the clearest indication of how this match unfolded.

Bayern created enough chances to win comfortably, but their inability to turn that attacking dominance into a victory will sting. The visitors recorded 51 touches in the opposition box compared to Viking's 14, and created three big chances to the home side's two.

Bayern Munich also completed 498 accurate passes at 88% accuracy, while Viking managed 210 at 74%. The corner count was similarly one-sided, with Bayern winning 15 corners to Viking's seven.

So how did FC Bayern fail to win? Despite generating 3.51 expected goals, they did not make their superiority count enough on the scoreboard.

Viking, meanwhile, scored three times from just eight shots, making their limited opportunities count when it mattered. Bayern Munich had the possession, the pressure, theshots, and the chances.