“Bayern Munich held to a 2-2 draw by Freiburg, dropping valuable points in their pursuit of the Bundesliga title. The Bavarians were twice forced to come from behind, but a late equalizer from Freiburg’s Lucas Holer ensured the points were shared.”
Freiburg took an early lead through Christian Gunter, but Bayern responded with goals from Mathys Tel and Jamal Musiala. However, Holer’s late strike dented Bayern’s title hopes.
The draw leaves Bayern seven points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who can extend their lead to 10 points with a win on Sunday. This result throws the Bundesliga title race wide open.
How Bayern Lost More Ground in the Race for the Title
Under Thomas Tuchel’s leadership, Bayern started the game sluggishly, while Freiburg displayed aggressive play from the outset.
Freiburg was rewarded for their strong start when Christian Gunter capitalized on a sequence of events, including a saved header from Manuel Neuer and a striking overhead kick by Roland Sallai that hit the crossbar by driving the ball into the net.
Despite a slow start, Bayern gained momentum towards the end of the first half, equalizing in the 35th minute through Mathys Tel, who filled in for the injured Leroy Sane. Tel’s first touch set him up for a robust right-footed strike that beat goalkeeper Noah Atubolu.
The second half saw continued improvement from Bayern, with Atubolu having to stop Musiala and a crucial goal-line clearance from Holer denying Harry Kane. Bayern appeared poised to take all three points when Musiala navigated past three defenders to score. Holer’s late volley ensured the spoils were shared, allowing Leverkusen to extend their lead in the league.
Bayern Manager Tuchel: “We lacked discipline”
Post-match, Bayern’s manager Tuchel critiqued his team’s performance, pointing out a lack of discipline and structure, particularly in the first half. He emphasized that a single half of solid play was insufficient for a victory, especially away from home, and highlighted the reckless approach of the team in the initial 30 minutes. Tuchel concluded that despite the effort, the lack of organized play was a significant factor in the draw.
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Upcoming
Freiburg will welcome West Ham United for the opening match of their Europa League Round of 16 series on Thursday at 8 pm. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will play host to Lazio, aiming to reverse a 1-0 shortfall in their Champions League Round of 16 second-leg match on Tuesday at 8 pm.
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