Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich, riding an unbeaten streak of 16 consecutive competitive victories this season, faces Union Berlin in a Bundesliga match on Saturday that could extend their record start. The league leaders travel to Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin's Köpenick district for the 3:30 p.m. local time kickoff, aiming to maintain their five-point lead over RB Leipzig after nine matchdays.

The Bavarians' dominance has been evident across competitions. In their most recent outing, they secured a 2-1 away win over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Luis Díaz scored twice in the first half to give Bayern a 2-0 lead before receiving a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Achraf Hakimi in stoppage time. João Neves pulled one back for PSG in the 74th minute, but Bayern's 10 men held firm to claim the three points. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer credited the team's preparation afterward, saying, "We often train such situations. It's about defending really well, and against PSG we have shown that we can do this." Earlier in the Bundesliga, Bayern defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 at home, with goals from Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Loïc Badé. Overall,...