Result: Viking FK 3-3 Bayern Munich – a pulsating draw in the UEFA Champions League.

The UEFA Champions League league-phase fixture on 13 October 2026 brought Viking FK and Bayern Munich to Viking Stadion in Stavanger. Both sides entered the match eager to secure points, and the atmosphere was electric as the home crowd anticipated a memorable night.

How it unfolded

The opening minutes saw Viking FK seize the initiative. In the 2nd minute, centre-back Gianni Stensness rose highest from a corner and headed the ball into the bottom right corner, the assist coming from Zlatko Tripic’s precise cross. The early lead set the tone for the home side.

Viking doubled their advantage before the hour-mark when, in the 38th minute, forward Peter Christiansen broke away on a fast break and slotted a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, with Erik Botheim providing the assist.

Bayern Munich responded swiftly. After a booking for Konrad Laimer in the 52nd minute, the visitors were awarded a penalty. Harry Kane stepped up in the 54th minute and coolly converted with a right-footed strike to the bottom right corner, reducing the deficit.

Only six minutes later, Kane restored parity. In the 60th minute, a corner delivered by Joshua Kimmich found Kane at the edge of the six-yard box, where he headed the ball into the bottom left corner to level the score at 2-2.

The match remained tightly contested until the 71st minute, when Bayern took the lead. Luis Díaz, after a close-range opportunity, finished with a right-footed shot to the high centre of the goal, the move set up by Konrad Laimer’s assist.

Discipline tightened the contest. Bayern’s Michael Olise received a yellow card in the 73rd minute for a bad foul and, moments later, was shown a second yellow, resulting in a sending-off. The visitors were forced to play the remainder of the match with ten men.

Viking pressed for an equaliser in the closing stages. In the 90th minute, Zlatko Tripic delivered another cross, this time finding Herman Haugen on the right side of the six-yard box. Haugen struck the ball into the bottom right corner, completing the 3-3 scoreline as the final whistle blew.

Standout performers

  • Gianni Stensness (Viking FK) – opened the scoring with a decisive header in the 2nd minute.
  • Peter Christiansen (Viking FK) – added the second goal, showcasing pace and finishing in the 38th minute.
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – scored twice, converting a penalty and heading from a corner, proving pivotal in Bayern’s comeback.
  • Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich) – netted the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute, capitalising on Laimer’s assist.
  • Zlatko Tripic (Viking FK) – provided two crucial crosses that led to both Viking goals, demonstrating his creative influence.

Match facts

  • Final score: Viking FK 3-3 Bayern Munich
  • Scorers:
    • Viking FK – Gianni Stensness (2'), Peter Christiansen (38'), Herman Haugen (90')
    • Bayern Munich – Harry Kane (54' pen, 60'), Luis Díaz (71')
  • Bookings:
    • Konrad Laimer (Bayern Munich) – 52'
    • Kristoffer Haugen (Viking FK) – 53' (bad foul)
    • Jesper Daland (Viking FK) – 67'
    • Ismael Saibari (Bayern Munich) – 68' (bad foul)
    • Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) – 73' (bad foul)
  • Sending-off: Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) – 73' (second yellow)
  • Venue: Viking Stadion, Stavanger

What it means

The 3-3 draw awards both Viking FK and Bayern Munich a point in the Champions League league phase, leaving each side level on the scoreboard after a match that featured early dominance, a comeback, and a late equaliser despite Bayern finishing with ten men.