Defending champions Bayern Munich saw their 59-match scoring streak end in a frustrating 0-0 draw against newly promoted Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. Read the full match report.
Introduction:
Bayern Munich’s spectacular 59-match scoring streak ended on Saturday. The defending Bundesliga champions were held to a highly frustrating 0-0 draw by newly promoted Schalke 04 at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen. This surprising result on Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 season not only snapped their incredible attacking run but also ended Bayern’s historic streak of leading the league table for 67 consecutive rounds. See also: Erling Haaland Reaches Milestone in Man City’s 1-0 Win Over Coventry
A Game of Missed Opportunities
Despite dominating the match with a staggering 83 percent possession and attempting over 900 passes, Bayern Munich could not find a breakthrough. Manager Vincent Kompany decided to rotate his starting lineup following a pair of convincing early-season victories. Star attackers Harry Kane and Michael Olise began the match on the bench.
The visitors created excellent openings during the first half, but poor finishing cost them dearly. Winger Luis DÃaz had two clear one-on-one opportunities against Schalke goalkeeper Loris Karius. Unfortunately for the Colombian forward, he dragged his first shot wide of the post and failed to convert his second chance, leaving the match scoreless at the halftime break.
Kompany Turns to His Superstars
Desperately seeking a creative spark in the second half, Kompany introduced his heavy hitters. Kane and Olise entered the pitch, alongside Jamal Musiala, who made his highly anticipated season debut after recovering from muscle spasms. The Bavarian giants surrounded Schalke’s penalty area for the final thirty-five minutes, launching a barrage of intense attacks. However, the newly promoted side defended with unbelievable determination, closing down spaces and repeatedly blocking dangerous shots.
Loris Karius Secures the Point
The absolute standout performer of the night was veteran goalkeeper Loris Karius. He commanded his penalty area brilliantly and produced a spectacular late save, diving fully to tip a powerful, top-corner-bound strike from Kane over the crossbar. Midfielder Konrad Laimer also pushed a golden close-range effort wide in the dying moments. When the referee blew the final whistle, the packed stadium erupted with immense joy as Schalke celebrated their hard-earned first point of the campaign. For Bayern Munich, the disappointing stalemate served as a harsh reminder that absolute dominance in possession does not always guarantee three points.