Bayern’s first defeat under Nagelsmann

BERLIN: Julian Nagelsmann suffered his first defeat as Bayern Munich coach on Sunday as Eintracht Frankfurt snatched a dramatic, smash-and-grab 2-1 away win with a late winner from Filip Kostic.

Kostic drilled a low shot past Manuel Neuer seven minutes from time to hand Frankfurt their first win in Munich for more than two decades and condemn Bayern to their first defeat of the season.

“It always hurts to lose, but this defeat hurts a bit more because it was avoidable,” Nagelsmann said.

“We were punished today for not taking our chances.”

Bayern recorded 20 shots to Frankfurt’s five, but failed to capitalise on a dominant performance as they succumbed to their first league home defeat since 2019.

The slip leaves them level on points with their next opponents Bayer Leverkusen, who beat Arminia Bielefeld 3-0 in Sunday’s late game to go second in the table.

Kostic’s winner also gave Frankfurt their first league win of the season, lifting the pressure on new coach Oliver Glasner.

“It was the first time I have won in Munich as a coach, and you don’t forget your first time,” joked a beaming Glasner.

“We’ve been chasing this win for a while now and have had plenty of chances. The fact that we’ve got it against Bayern makes it even sweeter,” added Frankfurt captain Hinteregger.

Leverkusen drew level on points with Bayern, setting up a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash when the two teams meet after the international break.