English scores two goals in the 2-1 at home against RB Leipzig, the second in the 45th minute of the final stage. Bavarians eight points behind leaders Leverkusen
Photo: Michaela Stache/AFP via Getty Images – Caption: Bayern players celebrate Kane’s goal (farthest right). But soon after RB would equalize. In the end, 1 to 1 / Play10
This Saturday (24/2) Bayern hosted RB Leipzig, at the Allianz Arena, for the 23rd round of the German Championship. As has been the case throughout the season, the team was irregular. He played an apathetic game, although with a little more volume than the opponent. But very dependent on Harry Kane for the finishing touch. In the end, they won 2-1 and have the English goalscorer to thank. Both goals were his, the second at 45 in the final stage. Sesko scored Leipzig’s goal.
The result ends Bayer’s series of three consecutive defeats, which now has 53 points. They are in second place, but well behind Leverkusen, who are trying to reach their first title. After all, the leader, who beat Mainz in this round, had 61 points and broke an unbeaten record held by Bayern. RB Leipzig, with 40 points, is in fifth place.
Little emotion in the first half
Bayern, playing at home, were superior to RB Leipzig in the first half. He had everything to open the scoring with Kane, in a header in which goalkeeper Blaswich partially saved and the ball even hit the right post. But, in danger, he stayed there until 30 minutes. Only in the final stretch did the Bavarians start to rent their rival’s intermediary. However, without great opportunities. The best with Kane, trying a bicycle kick, which was weak and in the hands of the visiting team’s goalkeeper. In the initial stage, while Bayern had 65% possession and five shots (three towards the goal), none of Leipzig’s three shots on goal were scary. In fact, the visitors only got scared when Openda tried some individual play. All in all, a disappointing 45 minutes.
Kane guarantees Bayern victory
The second half, at least, had more emotion and speed. After seeing RB almost take the lead with plays from Simakan and Haidara, in the 12th minute, Bayern took the lead. Musiala received it near the area and passed it to Kane. The Englishman hit the goalkeeper’s left corner and ran to celebrate. But Bayer was still doing poorly defensively. He gave up space and forced goalkeeper Neuer to appear with good interventions. But the archer had no way of avoiding the draw. At 24, Olmo entered with the ball dominated and served Sesko, Este kicked to leave everything equal.
The game was heading towards a draw. But Bayern have Kane. In the 45th minute, Choupo-Moting received a pass from the left and crossed for the scorer to finish and finally make Bayern win again. And continue dreaming of the 12th German title in a row.
Games of the 23rd round of the German Championship
Friday (2/23)
Saturday (24/2)
Union Berlin 2×2 Heidenheim
Werder Bremen 1×1 Darmstadt
Stuttgart 1×1 Cologne
Monchengladbach 5×2 Bochum
Bayern Munich 2×1 RB Leipzig
Domingo (25/2)
Eintracht Frankfurt x Wolfsburg – 11h30
Borussia Dortmund x Hoffenheim – 13h30
Augsburg x Freiburg – 15h30
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