Bayern Munich dropped their first points of the Bundesliga season on the second matchday. Vincent Kompany's side was held to a 0-0 draw by Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena on Saturday.
The match was reported by sports.yahoo.com. The result means the Bavarian giants missed the opportunity to climb to the top of the table. Instead, Bayern sit in fourth place with four points from two matches. They trail SC Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund, and SV Elversberg, who all have more points. Opponents Schalke 04 are in 14th place with a single point.
What happened during the match in Gelsenkirchen?
The game at a sold-out Veltins-Arena produced no goals despite Bayern's dominance. The visitors controlled possession and created several opportunities but lacked a cutting edge in the final third. Schalke's defense remained compact and their goalkeeper played a key role in securing a point for his team. For Schalke, this was an important result in their fight against relegation after an opening-day loss.
Bayern must now switch focus quickly as the schedule is packed. Their next competitive match is on Thursday, September 10th, when they host Norwegian champions FK Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League. Kick-off at the Allianz Arena is at 4 p.m. The team's upcoming schedule can be viewed on our fixtures page.
What's next in the Bundesliga?
Following their European commitment, another Bundesliga fixture awaits. On Sunday, September 13th, Bayern travel to face newly-promoted SV Elversberg. This match promises to be intriguing, as Elversberg has made a surprisingly strong start to the season and currently sits above Bayern. For Schalke 04, a home game against 1. FC Union Berlin is scheduled for Friday, September 11th.
The current league standings indicate a tightly packed table early in the season. While Bayern have a game in hand on some rivals, they need to improve their efficiency in front of goal. A detailed overview of the positions and further statistics is available in the Bundesliga standings.
Which players are available for Bayern?
Manager Kompany will need a fully fit squad for the challenges ahead. The squad depth will be tested in the coming weeks. Information on the current player status, any absences, and the team composition can be tracked on our squad page at any time. The upcoming matches will show if Munich can sharpen their finishing.
Attention now turns fully to the Champions League opener against Bodø/Glimt on Thursday in Munich.
