🎥 Melhores Momentos
On May 3, 2025, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich played to a thrilling 3–3 draw at the Red Bull Arena in a Bundesliga Matchday 32 encounter. The result postponed Bayern’s opportunity to clinch their 34th league title, keeping the championship race alive for at least another week. (Reuters)
First Half: Leipzig’s Early Dominance
RB Leipzig started the match assertively, capitalizing on Bayern’s defensive lapses. In the 11th minute, Benjamin Šeško opened the scoring with a powerful shot following a swift counterattack. Lukas Klostermann doubled the lead in the 39th minute, heading in a well-delivered corner from David Raum. (FC Bayern, Sky Sports)
Bayern, missing their suspended top scorer Harry Kane, struggled to find rhythm in the first half, with limited offensive threats and vulnerabilities at the back. (Reuters)
Second Half: Bayern’s Resilient Comeback
The second half saw a rejuvenated Bayern side. Eric Dier initiated the comeback in the 62nd minute, heading in from a Michael Olise cross. Just a minute later, Olise himself scored, leveling the match at 2–2. In the 83rd minute, Leroy Sané gave Bayern the lead with a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the box. (Bavarian Football Works, Sky Sports, ESPN.com)
However, in stoppage time, Yussuf Poulsen secured a point for Leipzig with a deft chip over goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, following a precise through ball from Xavi Simons. (Sky Sports)
Implications for the Title Race
The draw leaves Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga table with 76 points from 32 matches, nine points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who have a game in hand. While Bayern’s superior goal difference makes them strong favorites, the title is not yet mathematically secured. (FC Bayern, Reuters)
Leipzig remains in contention for a Champions League spot, sitting fifth with 50 points, just one point behind fourth-placed Freiburg. (Reuters)
Looking Ahead
Bayern will aim to clinch the title in their next match against Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Allianz Arena. Leipzig, meanwhile, will continue their pursuit of a top-four finish as they face Werder Bremen in their upcoming fixture.(The Sun)