FC Bayern has noticeably lost stability following the most recent international break. In their last four competitive matches, the Munich team has conceded eight goals and failed to win three times. Vincent Kompany’s team also revealed defensive weaknesses in their 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Sports director Max Eberl, however, refuses to acknowledge any defensive crisis at the German record champions.

At first glance, the numbers tell a different story. Before the season’s first international break, Bayern had won six of their seven competitive matches, conceding just four goals in the process. Since the national team players returned, things have gone significantly less smoothly.

The 2-2 draw against FC Augsburg was followed by a 3-3 tie at Viking Stavanger in the Champions League. Although Munich bounced back with a convincing 6-1 win over RB Leipzig, they once again failed to secure a victory against Arsenal despite taking the lead at one point.

In the mixed zone after the Champions League match, Eberl was therefore asked about his team’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Eberl Defends Bayern’s Defense: “World-Class Against World-Class”

The 53-year-old made it clear that he does not view the goals conceded against Arsenal as indicative of fundamental defensive problems. “That had nothing to do with defensive stability today. It was simply a good game—Champions League at the highest level and world-class against world-class. The opponent can score goals through outstanding plays; that’s normal in soccer,” Eberl explained.

The Bayern boss then clarified: “I don’t think the defense has been our problem in recent weeks.”

Against Arsenal, Munich initially fell behind on a goal by Eberechi Eze. Alphonso Davies and Harry Kane then turned the game around in favor of the record champions, before Declan Rice scored in the 82nd minute to make it a 2-2 draw.

Eberl was particularly frustrated that Bayern couldn’t build on their temporary lead.

“We had two or three good chances after the 2-1 lead,” the sporting director lamented.

Special praise for Bischof and Pavlovic

Despite missing out on a home win, Eberl also found positive aspects. The Bayern boss was particularly impressed by the performances of Tom Bischof and Aleksandar Pavlovic.

The young midfield duo started together in the holding midfield role against Arsenal. Bischof replaced Joshua Kimmich, who was unavailable due to a bereavement in his immediate family. “I thought they did a very solid job. They covered an incredible amount of ground, and it was tough against Rice and Ödegaard, who make a lot of clever runs,” Eberl praised.

For the two Bayern youngsters, the match against the English champions was a demanding test, which they passed with flying colors in the sports director’s view.

With five points from three games, Munich currently sits in 14th place in the Champions League group stage.

Eberl therefore knows that Bayern will have to step up their game in the upcoming matches. “We have to pick up points. Now we have Atlético on the road, which isn’t an easy game either. But in the Champions League, there are no easy games.”

Before the Champions League action resumes, however, important matches await in the Bundesliga and the DFB Cup.

The discussion about defensive stability is therefore likely to continue to be a topic for Bayern for the time being. After all, recent results show that, despite their offensive quality, the Munich team is currently conceding significantly more goals than they did at the start of the season.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/23/zu-viele-gegentore-bayern-defensive-geraet-erneut-in-die-kritik/.