Harry Kane conceded that Bayern Munich paid a heavy price for defensive lapses after the German champions were held to a 3-3 draw by Viking FK in Stavanger on 14 October 2026, in their second UEFA Champions League group stage match. Bayern had clawed back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2, only to concede a late equaliser after going down to ten men.

How the Match Unfolded

Viking struck inside the opening two minutes when Gianni Stensness headed home from a corner to put the hosts in front. Peter Christiansen doubled Viking's advantage on the counterattack before half-time, leaving Bayern with a mountain to climb at the break.

The second half told a different story. Kane pulled one back from the penalty spot before adding a second with a header to level matters at 2-2. Luis Diaz then completed the comeback, putting Bayern ahead at 3-2 and seemingly on course for all three points.

Red Card Changes Everything

The momentum shifted dramatically when Michael Olise was dismissed, reducing Bayern to ten men with 15 to 20 minutes remaining. Viking capitalised on the numerical advantage as Herman Haugen headed home a late equaliser to earn the hosts a share of the spoils.

Kane's Verdict: No Excuses

Kane was candid in his post-match assessment, identifying first-half errors as the root cause of Bayern's failure to collect maximum points. 'The first half was poor for us. We did much better in the second half: we were the better side, created chances and turned the game around to 3-2. Then the red card obviously changes everything, especially the final 15 to 20 minutes,' the England captain said.

'We just made too many simple errors against a good team. When you make such big mistakes, you'll be punished. That's exactly what happened today,' he added.

Kane also pointed to the opening stages as a critical passage of play, noting that an early set-piece mistake set a difficult tone. 'We made a mistake in the very first minute, giving away a set piece and the goal. We had a lot of chances after that and could've certainly equalised. Instead, we were hit on the counter. Viking defended well and waited for their opportunities,' he said.

What This Means for Bayern in the UCL

The dropped points represent a setback for Bayern Munich in what is only their second group stage outing of the campaign. Being held by a side of Viking's standing — their opponents defending resolutely and exploiting transitions — will raise questions in Munich about defensive concentration. Notably, this is the second consecutive Champions League match in which Bayern have conceded multiple goals, underlining a pattern that manager and squad alike will need to address.

Despite the frustration, Kane struck a measured tone, pointing to the second-half display as proof of the team's quality while acknowledging that points left on the table cannot be recovered. 'There are no excuses for it. The atmosphere was good, but I think we showed what we're about as a team in the second half. We should've won the match with that performance. In the end, we'll take the point and move forward,' he said.