Bayern Munich missed the chance to widen the gap between themselves and reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, as a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena brought an end to the Rekordmeister’s perfect start under new coach Vincent Kompany.With both teams leading the league in goals heading into the match, the attacking intent was evident from the outset, delighting the Oktoberfest-spirited crowd. Bayern looked the more dangerous early on, with Jamal Musiala firing a low shot just wide of the post and Michael Olise seeing his free-kick land on top of the net. As the half progressed, Bayern dominated possession and created more chances, but they were caught off guard in the 30th minute when Leverkusen struck with their first real opportunity.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Granit Xhaka picked out Álex Grimaldo on the edge of the area, who set up Robert Andrich to unleash a fierce strike that pierced through a sea of defenders and nestled in the bottom corner. Despite the setback, Bayern’s equalizer seemed inevitable given their sustained pressure, and they found it just before halftime in stunning fashion. Aleksandar Pavlović pounced on a poor clearance 30 yards out and unleashed a brilliant looping volley that soared into Lukas Hradecky’s top corner.Bayern came close to completing the comeback early in the second half, with Serge Gnabry hitting both the post and the bar in quick succession following a Harry Kane cross. Hradecky kept Leverkusen in the game with a vital save to deny Olise from close range, while Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies both came close with shots from distance.Leverkusen struggled to pose much of an attacking threat in the second half, apart from a late Nathan Tella effort that was comfortably saved. As chances dried up for both sides, the match ended in a draw, leaving Bayern three points ahead of their rivals in the race for the Bundesliga title. Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso may take solace in the fact that his team lifted the Meisterschale last season after also drawing this fixture, setting up what could be a crucial reverse meeting in February.THAT IS AN ABSOLUTELY INSANE GOAL BY ANDRICH VS BAYERN !! Bayern 0-1 Leverkusen #Bundesliga PAVLOVIĆ WITH AN UNREAL STRIKE TO EQUALIZE FOR BAYERN! Bayern 1-1 Leverkusen#Bayer04 #DevaraStorm pic.twitter.com/UvAapd0D7o— Sportscubicle (@Luisioalberto1) September 28, 2024 BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 5FridayDortmund – Bochum 4-2 (1-2)/Guirassy 44, Can 62(p), 75, Nmecha 81 – Bero 16, de Wit 21/SaturdayM’ gladbach – Union Berlin 1-0 (0-0)/Cvancara 90+6/Freiburg – St.Pauli 0-3 (0-2)/Saad 12, 72, Afolayan 45, /Mainz – Heidenheim 0-2 (0-1)/Pieringer 15, Schoppner 86/RB Leipzig – Augsburg 4-0 (2-0)/Sesko 11, 15, Openda 46, Simons 57/Wolfsburg – Stuttgart 2-2 (1-1)/Wind 20, Amoura 68 – Millot 32, Undav 90+7/Bayern – Leverkusen 1-1 (1-1)/Pavlovic 39 – Andrich 31/Sunday16:30: (4.90) Holstein Kiel (3.90) Eintr.Frankfurt (1.70)18:30: (2.35) Hoffenheim (3.60) Werder (2.85)***odds are subject to change***
