The German record champions were confident against Manchester United for long stretches, but still had to tremble at the end.
A bad mistake by United goalkeeper Andre Onana put the Munich team on the road to victory (28th), but Casemiro caused tension again with two goals (88th/90+5th) in the final phase.
However, Bayern had a suitable answer in the person of Mathys Tel (90+2).
The press reviews of the Champions League opener between Bayern Munich – Manchester United:
Press reviews from Germany
Southgerman newspaper: “Slapstick in the arena – 4:3 between Bayern and United”
FAZ: “Bavarian exchange of blows with defensive weaknesses”
Sport1: “With Kane! Bayern extend absurd series”
Bild.de: “Tel redeems grandstand Tuchel”
Kicker: “Scoring start: FC Bayern deservedly beat Man United 4:3”
Sport.de: “Superior tremor victory: crazy Bayern success at the start of the CL”
Press reviews from England
Daily Mail: “So Manchester United stagger on from a painful night here in Bavaria to Burnley on Saturday. From defeat in an incredible seven-goal feast under the futuristic majesty of the Allianz Arena to an old-fashioned street battle at Turf Moor. How bad can it get? “United’s miserable start to the season shows four defeats in their first six games. If they weren’t in crisis before, they certainly are now.”
The Sun: “The big Manchester United cabaret had come to town and the whiff of a little farce was noticeable”
Daily Mirror: “Sausage case scenario”
The Independent: “Erik ten Hag’s men lose third game in a row but show promise”
Guardian: “Onana’s mistake is the start of a night of chaos”
Telegraph: “Bayern really deserved the win and the three points, but neither team defended particularly well. Both teams played a decent attacking game, which benefited from some sloppiness in defense.”
Press reviews from Spain
AS: “Bayern sinks Ten Hag”
Marca: “Bayern showed their strength, United showed their limitations, but both played a great game at the Allianz Arena. Casemiro’s effort was not enough to equalize in a game that Onana began to unbalance with the first goal. The Brazilian tried to encourage him at the end of the game. Things need to change for Ten Hag’s men…”
Press reviews from France
The team: “The Champions League duel between two European giants on Wednesday ended in favor of FC Bayern Munich (4:3), who logically prevailed on their home turf against Manchester United despite an unbridled final phase.”
RMC: “Tel scorer in a crazy game. Bayern pushes Manchester United into crisis.”
Tuchel warns about United: “A club with a winning mentality”