Bayern Munich Delays Bundesliga Title After Dramatic Draw

LEIPZIG, Germany — Bayern Munich‘s hopes of clinching the Bundesliga title were postponed after a thrilling 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena on May 3, 2025.

The match began poorly for Bayern, as Leipzig took a 2-0 lead with goals from Benjamin Sesko and Lukas Klostermann in the first half. The Bavarians struggled to find their rhythm, leaving them trailing as they headed into halftime.

After the break, Bayern emerged with renewed energy. Within seconds of the second half, Eric Dier and Michael Olise scored to turn the match around. Leroy Sané then completed the comeback to put Bayern ahead 3-2.

However, just when it seemed Bayern would secure the league title, Yussuf Poulsen struck in the dying moments to equalize for Leipzig, sending the match to a dramatic close. The draw means Bayern must still await the result of Bayer Leverkusen’s game on Sunday to determine if they are champions.

“It’s frustrating to have the title so close and then let it slip away,” said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany. “The players showed great character in the second half, but we need to finish games like this.”

Despite the setback, Bayern remains atop the Bundesliga table with 76 points, while Leipzig sits fifth with 50 points, still competing for a Champions League spot.

Harry Kane, absent from the match due to suspension, watched from the stands, still hopeful for his first title in Germany. “It would be a special moment to win anything after all these years,” he said.

The match now adds to Bayern’s list of thrilling encounters and leaves them on the brink of another league celebration.