Luis Díaz Backs Bayern Munich to Rediscover Scoring Form Against Union Berlin
Luis Díaz believes Bayern Munich’s scoring touch will soon return as he prepares to face Union Berlin, despite a quieter opening to the 2026-27 campaign following an exceptional first season in Germany.
Díaz at a glance
| Item | Figure | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | Colombian forward |
| 2025-26 output | 26 goals, 23 assists | 51 Bayern appearances in all competitions |
| 2026-27 start | 1 goal in 6 matches | Four matches since his last goal |
| Next opponent | 1. FC Union Berlin | Match at the Allianz Arena |
The former Liverpool attacker was one of Bayern’s defining performers during his debut season, producing 49 direct goal contributions across all competitions. His start this term has been less productive in front of goal, but Díaz rejected any suggestion that last season’s success has softened his ambition.
“The desire will never be absent from me,” Díaz said. “The hunger to achieve more will always be part of my mentality.”
He accepted that forwards can endure spells when performances or goals do not meet their usual standards, while stressing that his responsibility to the side remains unchanged. Díaz said he would continue to give everything for Bayern and expects the rewards to arrive gradually.
His focus is on avoiding frustration as he searches for the finish that has been missing in recent matches. Díaz feels the wider elements of his game are functioning and identified chance conversion as the principal issue.
“I am searching for my best level and I will find it soon,” he said. “I think the goal can come in the next match. You have to remain calm mentally, so it does not become a burden. Keep working, keep improving. It is about taking my chances; the only thing lacking is the finishing.”
Union Berlin brings back a major memory
The Union Berlin fixture offers Díaz a familiar opponent and a favourable reference point. He scored against the Berlin club last season with a strike later selected as Germany’s 2025 Goal of the Year.
Díaz described that effort as among the finest of his career, alongside a memorable goal for Colombia. For him, the appeal of the Union goal came from its resemblance to the spontaneous football he played growing up.
“It is one of the best goals of my career,” he said. “I do not know if it is the best, but it is among the top ones. When I watch it, it brings me joy because it reminds me of playing in the street as a child. It was a street-football goal.”
Bayern will host Union at the Allianz Arena with Díaz seeking to turn confidence into a second goal of the season and end a four-match run without scoring.
