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Bayern Munich's title bid halted by Leipzig's last-minute equalizer

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Bayern Munich's title bid halted by Leipzig's last-minute equalizer

Credited from: DAWN

  • RB Leipzig equalizes with a last-minute goal, leading to a 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich.
  • Bayern was in a position to celebrate the title but now must wait at least one more match.
  • The draw leaves Bayern on 76 points, ahead of Leverkusen who have a match on Sunday.
  • Coach Vincent Kompany praised Bayern's comeback despite missing key players.
  • Next week, Bayern can secure the title against Borussia Moenchengladbach at home.

RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal that resulted in a 3-3 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday. This late equalizer delayed Bayern's title celebrations, as they found themselves trailing 2-0 at halftime but rallied to take an 83rd-minute lead before Poulsen's late strike. Bayern currently sits on 76 points, nine ahead of second-place Leverkusen, who are set to face Freiburg on Sunday, according to channelnewsasia, Reuters, and Dawn.

The match started poorly for Bayern, with Leipzig taking an early advantage through Benjamin Sesko, who scored in the 11th minute. They doubled their lead just before halftime with a header from Lukas Klostermann following a corner. Bayern's star player, Harry Kane, was unavailable due to suspension, leaving the visitors struggling in attack, as noted by channelnewsasia and Reuters.

However, Bayern turned the tides in the second half, scoring two quick goals within minutes to equalize thanks to Eric Dier and a follow-up by Michael Olise. Leroy Sane then gave Bayern a temporary lead by scoring in the 83rd minute. The team seemed poised for a victory and a potential title celebration, but Poulsen's equalizer in the last moments of the match resulted in disappointment, according to channelnewsasia and Dawn.

Bayern's coach Vincent Kompany expressed pride in his team's spirited comeback, emphasizing that they were missing significant players due to injuries, including Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies. He remarked, "The reason I am proud is we had quite a few players not there (through injury) and the image and energy was not too different than what we do in our best moments," reflecting a positive outlook despite the draw, as covered by channelnewsasia and Reuters.

Bayern now looks to secure the league title next week at home against Borussia Moenchengladbach, where a victory could clinch their 34th league championship if Leverkusen fails to win in their match, according to channelnewsasia, Reuters, and Dawn.

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