Bayern Munich’s Title Charge Stalled by RB Leipzig’s Yussuf Poulsen
In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter, RB Leipzig’s Yussuf Poulsen scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal to secure a 3-3 draw against league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday. The result delays Harry Kane’s bid to win his first major trophy, with the Bayern striker forced to wait until at least Sunday to see if his team can clinch the title.
According to reports from the ESPN, the game was a rollercoaster affair, with Bayern finding themselves 2-0 down at halftime before staging a remarkable comeback to take a lead. However, Poulsen’s late strike ensured that the visitors were forced to settle for a draw. As noted by the ESPN, "Bayern, with two games left to play and a much better goal difference than Leverkusen, will secure their 34th league crown should Leverkusen fail to win."
The draw keeps Bayern on 76 points, nine ahead of champions Leverkusen, who travel to Freiburg on Sunday. As per the ESPN, a win for Leverkusen would keep the title race alive, but a defeat would hand Bayern the championship. The ESPN also reported that Kane, who is desperate to win his first major title, was suspended and watched from the stands as his team staged a comeback.
The game got off to a frantic start, with Leipzig piling on the pressure and creating several early chances. The ESPN reported that Benjamin Sesko gave the hosts the lead in the 11th minute, curling a superb shot past keeper Jonas Urbig. The visitors were struggling to cope with Leipzig’s intensity, and their misery was compounded six minutes before halftime when Lukas Klostermann headed in a David Raum free kick to double the lead.
However, Bayern staged a remarkable comeback after the break, with Eric Dier heading in Michael Olise’s corner and Olise rifling in the equaliser a minute later. As quoted by the ESPN, the visitors thought they had done enough to secure the title when Leroy Sané struck seven minutes from time, but Poulsen had other plans. The Leipzig striker chipped the ball over Urbig for the equaliser, securing a dramatic draw for his team.
The result keeps Leipzig, fifth on 50 points, in the running for a top-four finish and a spot in next season’s Champions League. As noted by the ESPN, Bayern can still win the title in front of their home crowd next week when they host Borussia Mönchengladbach. However, the ESPN also reported that Kane’s wait for his first major trophy will have to wait until at least next week.
In related news, Harry Kane will be hoping that his team can secure the title next week, despite the draw against RB Leipzig. According to the ESPN, "It was supposed to be a triumphant afternoon for Bayern but they found themselves on the back foot from the start with the hosts piling on early pressure." The ESPN also reported that Kane’s teammates will be looking to secure the win in front of their home crowd.
The draw against RB Leipzig has significant implications for both teams, with Bayern looking to secure their 34th league crown and Leipzig aiming for a top-four finish. As reported by the ESPN, the result delays Kane’s bid to win his first major trophy, but the striker will be hoping that his team can secure the title next week.
Source: ESPN
