RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich Review
Bayern Munich is on the verge of securing the Bundesliga title, despite conceding a last-minute equalizer that resulted in a 3-3 draw with RB Leipzig. This leaves Kompany’s team nine points ahead of Leverkusen, with a goal difference of +30, and Leverkusen has three matches remaining. RB Leipzig managed to contain Bayern and created more opportunities early on. Jonas Urbig made an impressive reflex save to deny Amadou Haidara from close range, and Šeško missed a chance after being set up by Xavi Simons’ clever pass. Bayern eventually took control of possession, but this strategy backfired against Leipzig’s lethal counter-attack just 11 minutes into the match.
Xavi intercepted Michael Olise and cleverly used the outside of his boot to set up Šeško, catching Urbig off his line. In response, the Slovenian executed a trivela shot to bypass the stranded goalkeeper and score from a distance. The remainder of the first half continued in a similar fashion, with Bayern controlling possession but creating few clear opportunities, while Leipzig extended their lead. David Raum delivered a well-placed free-kick from deep, and Lukas Klostermann lost his defender to head the ball into the corner, using his ear to direct it.
The visitors took some time to find their rhythm in the second half, but they quickly came to life just after the hour mark, equalizing the score. Eric Dier rose to meet Olise’s corner and struck it inside the near post, followed by Olise scoring himself just 46 seconds later. Leipzig lost possession almost immediately from the restart, allowing Serge Gnabry to assist Olise, who volleyed the ball into the net. With the score level, both teams had opportunities, but Bayern seemed poised to secure the win when Joshua Kimmich flicked the ball to Leroy Sané, who took a touch and curled it into the far corner.
However, there was a harsh twist in the final moments when Xavi passed the ball to Yussuf Poulsen, who managed to chip it over Urbig, stopping Bayern from clinching the title. Bayern’s lead atop the table means that any additional points will secure them a 12th title in the last 13 seasons. Additionally, any outcome other than a win for Leverkusen on Sunday would also finalize the title.
