Bayern Munich secured a valuable 3–1 away victory over SC Freiburg on Bundesliga Matchday 7, overcoming a tense second half to take all three points at the Europa-Park Stadion on 25 October 2026. Official coverage: SC Freiburg vs FC Bayern München — Matchday 7.
16' Upamecano | 42' Gnabry (100th Bundesliga goal) | 82' Bischof (OG) | 90+5' Olise
Watch: Freiburg vs Bayern Munich Highlights
Watch the highlights from Freiburg, including Upamecano's outstanding solo goal, Gnabry's composed finish, Bischof's unfortunate own goal and Olise's late strike that secured the win.
16th Minute: Dayot Upamecano Produces a Brilliant Solo Goal
Bayern broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through an outstanding individual effort from Upamecano. The defender helped stop a Freiburg attack before immediately turning defence into offence, carrying the ball forward at speed as Bayern launched a rapid counterattack.
Michael Olise provided the decisive pass, sending Upamecano into space behind the Freiburg defence. The French international continued his run into the penalty area and finished confidently with his right foot, beating goalkeeper Mio Backhaus to make it 1–0.
42nd Minute: Serge Gnabry Doubles Bayern's Lead
Bayern extended their advantage shortly before half-time. Nathaniel Brown played a key role in the build-up, combining with Gnabry before returning the ball to the forward in a dangerous position inside the penalty area.
Gnabry kept his composure and finished from a tight angle, sending the ball beyond Backhaus to make it 2–0. The strike was also reported as Gnabry's 100th Bundesliga goal, a significant personal milestone.
Second Half: Bayern Miss Chances to Finish the Game
Bayern continued to create opportunities after the restart, but they were unable to add a third goal when the chances appeared. Harry Kane sent a header over the crossbar, while Backhaus produced further saves to deny Bayern attackers, including efforts from Brown and substitute Ismael Saibari.
Those missed opportunities gave Freiburg a chance to remain in the contest. The home side gradually increased the pressure and looked to deliver the ball into dangerous areas.
82nd Minute: Tom Bischof's Own Goal Gives Freiburg Hope
Freiburg reduced the deficit in the 82nd minute through an unfortunate own goal by Tom Bischof. Jordy Makengo advanced into the penalty area and helped create a dangerous situation in front of Bayern's goal. During the attempt to clear the ball, Bischof inadvertently turned it into his own net.
The score was now 2–1, and Freiburg suddenly had renewed belief that they could rescue a point. Freiburg pushed forward during the final minutes, looking for a second goal. Bayern had to remain alert defensively, and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig produced a crucial late save.
90+5th Minute: Michael Olise Seals the Victory
With Freiburg committing players forward, Bayern found the space they needed to finish the contest. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Olise capitalised on a mistake by Backhaus, who had moved away from his goal during the late phase of play.
Olise took advantage of the situation and sent the ball into the unguarded net, making it 3–1 and removing any remaining doubt about the outcome. It was a decisive finish that rewarded Bayern's persistence.
Tactical Analysis: Bayern's Counterattacking Threat
Bayern's opening goal was a clear example of how quickly they could transition from defence to attack. Upamecano's ability to win the ball and immediately carry it forward turned a Freiburg possession into a dangerous counterattack.
The second goal highlighted a different strength: Bayern's combination play in the final third. Gnabry and Brown linked effectively, with the return pass creating the opportunity for a composed finish from a difficult angle.
However, Bayern's inability to score a third goal earlier in the second half allowed Freiburg to remain hopeful. The own goal gave the hosts a late opportunity, and the visitors needed Urbig's intervention before Olise finally settled the match.
Match Facts: SC Freiburg 1–3 Bayern Munich
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Bundesliga 2026/27 - Matchday 7 |
| Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Venue | Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg |
| Half-time score | Freiburg 0–2 Bayern Munich |
| 16th minute | Dayot Upamecano — Bayern Munich |
| 42nd minute | Serge Gnabry — Bayern Munich |
| 82nd minute | Tom Bischof — own goal |
| 90+5th minute | Michael Olise — Bayern Munich |
| Full-time score | Freiburg 1–3 Bayern Munich |
What the Result Means
The victory gave Bayern three important points on the road and helped them maintain their position at the top end of the Bundesliga table. Their first-half finishing and ability to find a decisive late goal proved crucial after Freiburg threatened to make the contest much closer.
Final Verdict
Bayern Munich's 3–1 win over SC Freiburg was built on individual quality, effective counterattacking and a decisive finish in stoppage time. Upamecano produced one of the match's standout moments, Gnabry added a second before the break, and Olise confirmed the victory after Freiburg had threatened a late comeback.
Sources
- Bundesliga — Official Matchday 7 Coverage
- BR24 — Bayern Munich Win 3–1 in Freiburg
- Sofascore — Bayern Beat Freiburg 3–1
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