Bayern Munich kicked off the Bundesliga season with a 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in which the defending champions were awarded a penalty by the league’s new video assistant referee (VAR) system. Bayern led 2-0 at half-time through goals from the debutants Niklas Süle and Corentin Tolisso, before torrential rain delayed the start of the second half. When play resumed, Tobias Stieler awarded the hosts a penalty for Charles Aránguiz’s foul on Robert Lewandowski after referring the decision to the VAR. Bayern continued to dominate as rain began, with Leno getting a touch to Tolisso’s shot and turning it on to a post. Leverkusen began the second half strongly, with the substitute Julian Brandt making an impact going forward, before Lewandowski appealed for a penalty, claiming Aránguiz had pulled his shirt in the penalty area.

Source: The Guardian August 18, 2017 20:56 UTC