"After opening the 2025/26 season with 16 consecutive victories, Bayern finally failed to win a match. They fell behind within a half-hour to Union Berlin's Danilo Doekhi, only to equalize shortly after via Luis Diaz. Union would reclaim the lead in the 83rd minute as Doekhi scored a second set-piece goal, but Bayern would escape the German capital with a point thanks to Harry Kane's extra-time equalizer."
"There are quite a few players who have been blamed for the stalemate. Manuel Neuer got caught out for both of Union's goals, proving that, at nearly 40 years old, Father Time is catching up with him. Leon Goretzka failed to win a single one of the three ground duels he attempted, whilst Josip Stanisic took two unsuccessful touches and lost possession 10 times. However, one player who undoubtedly left plenty to be desired was Michael Olise."
"Born and raised in London to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother, Olise bounced around from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City's academies before joining Reading, where he established himself at the senior level as one of the finest players in the English second division. These stellar displays would attract the attention of Crystal Palace, who signed him for £8.37 million in 2021."
Bayern Munich's 16-match winning run ended with a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin after falling behind to Danilo Doekhi and equalizing through Luis Diaz, with Harry Kane rescuing a late point. Union reclaimed the lead via Doekhi's second set-piece goal before Kane's extra-time equalizer. Several Bayern players struggled: Manuel Neuer was culpable on both goals at nearly 40; Leon Goretzka lost all ground duels; Josip Stanisic lost possession repeatedly. Michael Olise is highlighted as underwhelming. Olise was born in London to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother, developed at top academies, excelled at Reading, and moved to Crystal Palace for £8.37 million.
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