Bayern postpones title celebrations after late equalizer

Bayern Munich edged closer to reclaiming the Bundesliga crown on Saturday but fell just short of sealing it officially after a 3-3 draw away to RB Leipzig. Despite staging an impressive second-half comeback and taking the lead late, Bayern conceded a heartbreaking equalizer deep into stoppage time, meaning the champagne must stay on ice for now.

A rocky start for Bayern

Playing without suspended top scorer Harry Kane, Bayern entered the match knowing that only a victory would guarantee them the title on the day. However, RB Leipzig, eager to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot, had other ideas. Just two minutes in, Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig was called into action, making a close-range save from Amadou Haidara. But Leipzig wouldn’t be denied for long. Benjamin Sesko capitalized on hesitant goalkeeping by Urbig after a clever pass from Xavi Simons, firing the hosts into the lead. Bayern struggled to respond. Sloppy and lacking creativity, the league leaders were punished again before halftime when Lukas Klostermann headed in Leipzig’s second goal from a free kick, leaving Bayern stunned at 2-0.

Second-half fightback sparks hope

After the break, Bayern dominated possession but found it hard to create real danger. That changed dramatically just past the hour mark. First, Eric Dier headed in to pull one back, and within a minute, Michael Olise pounced on defensive chaos to equalize. Smelling blood, Bayern pushed hard, and in the 83rd minute, Leroy Sané unleashed a fierce diagonal shot to complete what seemed like a stunning comeback, making it 3-2.

Late twist delays title party

RB Leipzig, though shaken, didn’t give up. With substitute Lutsharel Geertruida on the pitch, the home side fought back and, in the dying moments of injury time, Yussuf Poulsen scored a technically brilliant equalizer to level the match at 3-3. With this result, Bayern now sits on 76 points — the same maximum Bayer Leverkusen can still theoretically reach. However, Bayern’s superior goal difference (plus 61 compared to Leverkusen’s plus 31) means they are practically champions already, even if mathematically not yet secured.

Title race could end Sunday

Bayern’s official crowning could come as soon as Sunday if Leverkusen fails to win against SC Freiburg. While Saturday’s draw postponed the celebrations, Vincent Kompany’s team has shown resilience and attacking strength that signals they are ready to reclaim the Bundesliga crown. For now, the Bayern faithful will have to wait just a little longer to pop the champagne.