Berlin, Feb 25 (IANS) Bayern Munich secures a dramatic 2-1 win over Leipzig with a last-gasp winner from Harry Kane, ending their three-game losing streak in the 23rd round. The match saw both teams fighting hard, with Bayern ultimately coming out on top.
The struggling German giants came out strong, dominating the first half with goalkeeper Janis Blaswich making crucial saves to deny Kane and Leroy Sane. Despite half-chances from both sides, the score remained level going into halftime.
In the second half, Leipzig upped the pressure on Bayern’s defense, with Neuer having to make several important saves. However, it was Bayern who broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, with Jamal Musiala setting up Kane for the opening goal.
Leipzig quickly responded, with Benjamin Sesko equalizing in the 70th minute after a deflection from Goretzka. The match seemed destined for a draw until Kane’s injury-time heroics, securing his brace and the win for Bayern.
With the victory, Bayern Munich now sits eight points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, while Leipzig missed the chance to climb into the top four. Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel praised his team’s performance, noting that it was a well-deserved win against a strong Leipzig side.
In other matches, Stuttgart’s winning streak ended with a 1-1 draw against struggling Cologne, while Borussia Monchengladbach cruised to a 5-2 win over Bochum. Heidenheim and Berlin played out a 2-2 draw, and Darmstadt held Werder Bremen to a 1-1 stalemate.
Overall, the latest round of Bundesliga matches delivered excitement and surprises, with Bayern Munich emerging as the standout performers of the weekend.
