Union Berlin suffered a heavy defeat to FC Bayern Munich on Friday. The match on 19 September 2026 ended with several goals conceded by the Berlin side. After the game, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany paid special praise to his attacking player Michael Olise. "Liebesrede an Olise," said Kompany.
The loss continues a mixed period for Union. The team finished the previous season in 11th place in the Bundesliga with 32 points. Their last five matches yielded two wins, one draw, and two defeats. Their most recent success was a 4-0 home win against FC Augsburg on 16 May. Currently, Union are missing several key players including Robert Skov, Aljoscha Kemlein, and Lucas Tousart.
Defence remains an area of concern. The club conceded 50 goals last season. The current injury list and form curve indicate there is work to be done ahead of the upcoming campaign. The full overview of sidelined players is available on our injuries page. Preparation for the new season will be key to solidify the defence and build on positive results like the win over Augsburg. The next friendly match is scheduled for this coming Sunday.
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