Union Berlin suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat away to Bayern Munich. The match on 18 September 2026 laid bare the team's current struggles, leaving them 17th in the Bundesliga with just a single point from four games.
Bayern took the lead in the 18th minute through Jamal Musiala. Harry Kane doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 39th minute, scoring his 100th Bundesliga goal. Michael Olise made it 3-0 before the break. After half-time, the goals kept coming from Kane, Ismael Saibari, and two more from Olise to complete the rout.
This loss marks Union's third consecutive league defeat. Their form over the last five competitive matches reads LLLDW. With four goals scored and 17 conceded, the team possesses the league's worst goal difference by a significant margin.
The next chance to turn things around comes at home against SV Elversberg on 10 October.
The report in full is at Sportschau
Union Berlin will play a farewell match for former captain Damir Kreilach in Rijeka on Saturday, September 26, the club said. The match at Stadion Kantrida kicks off at 19:17. Kreilach said, "That was a super idea from the fans and both clubs." Around 850 Union fans will travel to the match, the club stated. Union president Dirk Zingler said the stay would be treated somewhat like a European cup match. Kreilach, who was elected to the Union legends team in January 2026, will play briefly for both sides, according to the club.
Following the 7-0 defeat in Munich, coach Mauro Lustrinelli continued to advocate for his playing philosophy. Lustrinelli said he wanted to stay the course. The club itself commented on the heavy defeat on platform X in a joking manner. The Köpenick side wrote: "Couldn't that 19-year-old rascal from Barcelona have just kept his mouth shut?" Union Berlin is in 17th place with one point after four games.
