Bayern Munich edges out Union Berlin with a 1-0 victory as Raphael Guerreiro finds the back of the net, bringing Bayern within a close four-point range of the top spot in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich closed the gap on Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga table to four points with a crucial 1-0 home victory against Union Berlin. The match started off goalless, but the second half brought plenty of action and drama.

Unfortunately for Bayern, they were dealt a blow when Dayot Upamecano had to be substituted at half-time due to a hamstring injury. This gave Eric Dier the opportunity to make his Bayern debut, stepping in to fill the void left by Upamecano.

Despite the setback, Bayern remained focused and wasted no time in finding the breakthrough. Just one minute into the second half, Raphael Guerreiro scored the opening goal, giving Bayern the lead.

Harry Kane, who has been in sensational form this season, thought he had set a new record for the most goals in the first half of a Bundesliga season when he netted a second goal. However, his effort was ruled out for offside, denying him the opportunity to make history.

Off the pitch, there was a heated incident between Leroy Sane and Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelica. The altercation resulted in Bjelica being sent off for shoving Sane in the face. This added an extra layer of intensity to the match.

Union Berlin, fighting to avoid relegation, pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages of the game. However, Bayern held on and secured a vital three points. This win keeps them within striking distance of Leverkusen, who they will face in a highly anticipated clash next month.

Overall, it was a hard-fought victory for Bayern Munich, who showed their resilience and determination to stay in the title race. The injury to Upamecano and the controversial incidents off the pitch only added to the drama of the match. Fans can now look forward to an exciting showdown between Bayern and Leverkusen in the coming weeks.