In a thrilling day in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich beat Freiburg 2-1 and increased the advantage on the table to six points, as their followers, Bayer Leverkusen were once again tripped by RB Leipzig, drawing 2-2. Xabi Alonso’s boys hit the post three times and were closer to the triumph, but conceded four minutes before the end.Finally, Dortmund were a man down since the 21st minute and Nico Schlotterbeck’s dismissal, but managed to take a 2-0 lead thanks to outstanding Serhou Guirassy. Still, Werder managed to salvage a 2-2 draw in the last half an hour.Harry Kane has 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘-𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 G/A in 17 Bundesliga games this season ♨️ pic.twitter.com/0dutpmkMuH— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 25, 2025 The Bavarians dominated in possession in the first half but made only three attempts, of which only one went on target and ended up in the net! After 64 days – or since November 22, if you wish – Harry Kane scored from open play, making it 1-0 in the 15th minute and setting the score at the break.1 – In Harry Kane and Eric Dier, two Englishman have combined to score a goal in the Bundesliga for the first time on record (since 2004-05). Premiere. pic.twitter.com/h28M56EEtx— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) January 25, 2025 When Kim Min-jae scored after Joshua Kimmich’s corner in the 54th minute, it seemed clear that the Bavarians would take the three points home. Still, Freiburg’s Matthias Ginter didn’t think so, as he made it 2-1 in the 68th minute with a fantastic header. In the end, Bayern managed to defend the lead and keep the Bundesliga top spot, although Vincent Kompany’s men were far from their usual level.Who framed Real Madrid? Bayern avoid United and PSG’s fate and keep their gemThe first half of the derby clash between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen brought fireworks and as many as three goals. Florian Wirtz noted two assists, of which the first one was magical, as he danced past the home team’s defence and hit the post, but Patrik Schick was in the right place to send the rebound home in the 18th minute.Florian Wirtz after hitting the post for the third time against Leipzig 😅 pic.twitter.com/a05onNZoNE— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 25, 2025 The German stole the ball from David Raum and assisted Aleix Garcia for Lever’s second goal in the 36th minute, but Leipzig’s defender redeemed himself by netting from a free kick four minutes before the break to make it 2-1. Wirtz continued trying, but was unfortunate to hit the post three times but not find the net.His fortune was apparently “stolen” by Leipzig, as the home team managed to equalize four minutes before the end thanks to Edmond Tapsoba’s own goal – 2-2! Following this draw, Leverkusen allowed Bayern to increase the advantage on the table to six points. The title is slowly but surely slipping from their hands.Adeyemi a replacement for Khvicha?After Nico Schlotterbeck was sent off in the 21st minute, Borussia Dortmund seemed doomed against Werder. Still, Serhou Guirassy didn’t think so, netting a header to give his team the lead in the 28th minute. Although being a man up, Werder failed to level before the break.⚽️ GOAL: Serhou Guirassy (2)🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Werder Bremenpic.twitter.com/sUXxL0N3A3— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) January 25, 2025 The Guinean went against the odds one more time six minutes into the second half, “helping” Werder’s Marco Friedl score an own goal to make it 2-0. Yet, 14 minutes later, Leonardo Bittencourt unleashed a proper rocket from distance to reduce the gap and heat Werder’s hopes, which became even greater when Marvin Ducksch levelled 18 minutes before the end.Dortmund failed to triumph, but given the circumstances and Schlotterbeck’s dismissal, they can be satisfied with a point, although they can be slightly disappointed as they had a 2-0 lead.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 19Friday Wolfsburg – Holstein Kiel 2-2 (0-1)/Wimmer 50, Wind 53 – Zec 13, Skrzybski 80/Saturday Augsburg – Heidenheim 2-1 (1-0)/Matsima 45+1, Schlotterbeck 90+3 – Mainka 77/Dortmund – Werder 2-2 (1-0)/Guirassy 28, Friedl 51 og – Bittencourt 65, Ducksch 72/Freiburg – Bayern 1-2 (0-1)/Ginter 68 – Kane 15, Kim 54/Mainz – Stuttgart (1-0)/Weiper 29, Caci 86/RB Leipzig – Leverkusen (1-2)/Raum 41, Tapsoba 86 og – Schick 19, Garcia 36/20.30: (1.72) M’ gladbach (3.70) Bochum (5.00)Sunday 17.30: (3.20) Hoffenheim (3.65) Eintr.Frankfurt (2.25)19.30: (2.55) St.Pauli (3.25) Union Berlin (3.10)***odds are subject to change***
