Bayern Munich held by Viking after Olise's controversial red card

Bayern Munich failed to capitalise on their European pedigree as they were held to a draw by Norwegian side Viking in their Champions League encounter, with the contest marred by a contentious dismissal that left the German club frustrated.

Bayern found themselves in a precarious position at halftime, trailing 2-0 after conceding goals to Stensness and Christiansen. The deficit appeared to have derailed their European ambitions in what was billed as a straightforward fixture for the continental heavyweights.

The turning point came with Olise's red card, an incident that Bayern felt was unjustly harsh. The dismissal effectively ended their prospects of salvaging a result from a dominant position, forcing them to chase the game with reduced personnel for an extended period.

Despite their efforts to recover following the sending-off, Bayern ultimately could not claw their way back to victory. The draw represents a significant setback in their Champions League campaign, highlighting the dangers of complacency against lower-ranked opposition and the impact of disciplinary issues at the continental level.