Takeaways for Bayern Munich from 1-1 draw against Union Berlin | OneFootball

Bayern Munich went into the international break on a disappointing note as they were held for a 1-1 draw by Union Berlin. The Bavarian club dropped points in the Bundesliga for the second consecutive weekend. VfL Bochum stunned Bayern at Allianz Arena on matchday 25 by claiming a 3-2 victory.

The performance against Union Berlin was not bad, but Die Roten showed a lack of cutting edge in the final third, which eventually haunted them. Leroy Sane broke the deadlock late, midway through the second half. However, the hosts showed resilience and notched up a late equalizer to deny Bayern three points.

Courtesy of Bayer Leverkusen’s win on Sunday and the result in Berlin, Die Roten have seen their lead cut short to six points. Before we turn our attention to the international break, let’s look at key takeaways from Bayern’s performance in Berlin.

International break comes at right time for Bayern Munich

Barring a couple of results, Bayern have been terrific in the first quarter of 2025. They have sealed a spot in the quarterfinals of the Champions League by beating Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16. Die Roten are also leading the title race by six points.

Along with getting wins, Bayern have played an expansive style of football under Vincent Kompany, which has certainly taken a toll on the players. The intensity levels have dropped a bit in the last two Bundesliga games. The international break comes at the right time for Kompany to rejuvenate and get ready for the business end of the campaign.

The Belgian coach can use this break to fine-tune his tactics to achieve the target of winning two trophies by the end of the season. Meanwhile, it is a good change of scenery for players who will feature for the national teams. The squad members who are not part of national teams will get ample time for rest and recovery.