Frustration after 2-2 in Berlin: Kimmich fumes over Bayern slip-up | OneFootball

While Manuel Neuer and Christoph Freund considered the late 2-2 draw at Union Berlin a valuable point, Joshua Kimmich’s mood was quite different. The midfielder looked visibly frustrated after the final whistle – and let his anger show.

After the final whistle, the 30-year-old even received a yellow card at the Alte Försterei for protesting too vehemently to the referee.

Kimmich Confronts the Referee

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What happened? In the seventh minute of stoppage time, Bayern were awarded a corner. Kimmich sent the ball into the box, Dayot Upamecano went in hard for the challenge – referee Tobias Exner called a foul and blew the final whistle immediately after.

Kimmich then sprinted to the official and loudly confronted him. Exner didn’t hesitate and showed the Bayern midfield boss a yellow card. Only after several seconds did Kimmich end the discussion and stomp off toward the dressing room, disappointed.

Winning Streak Ends – and Kimmich’s Frustration Is Palpable

The draw marked the end of Bayern’s impressive run of 16 consecutive competitive wins. In addition, Vincent Kompany’s team missed out on the historic Bundesliga record of ten straight wins to start the season – a mark set under Pep Guardiola in the 2015/16 season.

For the uncompromising Kimmich, known for his relentless will to win, dropping points was a bitter setback. Just on Tuesday, the German record champions had made a statement in the Champions League with a 2-1 win in Paris – only to stumble in the league just a few days later.

No one in Munich is likely surprised by Kimmich’s emotional reaction. The national team player has been considered the embodiment of ambition at FC Bayern for years, driving his teammates even in training and finding it hard to accept defeats – or even just perceived setbacks.

The slip-up in Berlin doesn’t so much shake Kimmich’s self-confidence as it once again shows why he is one of the defining figures of this team.

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