{
  "id": 5891517,
  "title": "Bayern stunned by promoted Schalke, champions’ 67-match day reign at Bundesliga summit ends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/bayern-stunned-by-promoted-schalke-champions-67-match-day-reign-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:27:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/06/bayern-stunned-by-promoted-schalke-champions-67-match-day-reign-at-bundesliga-summit-ends/234109"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BERLIN, September 6 — The reigning champions of Bundesliga, Bayern Munich, were held to a goalless draw by promoted Schalke in a match that ended their streak of 67 consecutive matchdays atop the table. This marked the first time Bayern failed to score since February 2025. In their history, Schalke has not defeated Bayern since 2011 and had not taken a point off them in nine years — a run of 12 straight defeats. Schalke goalkeeper Loris Karius, who was named man of the match, praised his defenders' effort, saying \"That's who we are. That's what defines us.\" With Harry Kane and Michael Olise starting from the bench, Bayern dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances, as Schalke defended resolutely. Luis Diaz had a great opportunity in the 54th minute, but his chip over goalkeeper Loris Karius was soft and cleared off the line by Robin Gosens. Bayern's best late chance came when Harry Kane's long-range effort was saved by Karius, who leapt high to palm the ball to safety. Bayern captain Manuel Neuer, returning to his boyhood club, received boos from the home crowd every time he touched the ball. Neuer said, \"A win would have been nice,\" but acknowledged \"some of my family will be happy about the result and so it's okay as it is. I enjoyed myself.\"\n\nMeanwhile, Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri scored an own goal for Borussia Dortmund in their 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim, helping the visitors to their first win of the season. Nwaneri, the youngest player in Premier League history, came on as a substitute and sparked Dortmund's comeback with his goal. \"I liked what I saw,\" Dortmund coach Niko Kovac noted, praising Nwaneri's contribution to the team. Hoffenheim had taken the lead with two goals in the first half, but Dortmund scored three times in the final 30 minutes to seal the win.",
  "summary": "BERLIN, Sept 6 — Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a scoreless draw by promoted Schalke in the Bundes...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}