Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory over Sporting in the Champions League, returning to winning ways after a recent defeat. The Bundesliga champions came from behind at the Allianz Arena to move up to second in the 36-team table. Seventeen-year-old Lennart Karl made history with his goal.
Bayern Munich hosted Sporting at the Allianz Arena in a Champions League match on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The German side was aiming to rebound from their only loss of the season, a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in the previous outing.
Sporting took the lead through an unfortunate own goal by Bayern's Joshua Kimmich. However, Serge Gnabry quickly restored parity for the hosts.
The turning point came in the 69th minute when Lennart Karl, Bayern's 17-year-old prodigy, scored to give his team the advantage. This goal marked Karl as the youngest player ever to score in three consecutive Champions League matches.
Defender Jonathan Tah sealed the win with a goal under 15 minutes from time, ensuring Bayern's 3-1 triumph. The result propelled Bayern to second place in the expanded 36-team league phase, inching them closer to automatic qualification for the next stage.
This performance highlighted Bayern's resilience despite the early setback, with Karl's contribution standing out as a key moment in the competition.