FC Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig in a momentous Bundesliga encounter on Saturday, commemorating their 1,000th home match in the league with a notable win. The match saw Harry Kane opening the scoring for Bayern after the halftime break. Despite Benjamin Šeško’s equalizer midway through the second half, Bayern clinched the victory with Kane’s decisive goal in the dying moments of the game.
The Bayern lineup featured Manuel Neuer in goal, supported by a defensive line comprising Joshua Kimmich, Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Dier, and Raphaël Guerreiro. Aleksandar Pavlović and Leon Goretzka provided stability in midfield, flanked by Leroy Sané, Thomas Müller, and Jamal Musiala, with Kane leading the attack. Substitutions in the second half saw Mathys Tel, Konrad Laimer, Minjae Kim, and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting entering the fray for Sané, Müller, Pavlović, and Musiala, respectively.
Goalless at half-time
Following a minute of silence in honor of the late Andreas Brehme, FC Bayern Munich assumed control of the match, while RB Leipzig aimed to capitalize on counterattacks. Bayern came close to breaking the deadlock early on when Raphaël Guerreiro’s delivery found Harry Kane, whose header was thwarted by goalkeeper Janis Blaswich as it struck the post. Opportunities for clear-cut chances were scarce, with Xavi unable to find the target with his attempt.
Shortly after, Leroy Sané found himself in a one-on-one situation with Blaswich, but the goalkeeper narrowed the angle effectively, denying Sané a scoring opportunity. As halftime approached, Kane attempted a bicycle kick from close range but failed to connect cleanly, leaving the scoreline deadlocked at 0-0.
Kane seals it
Musiala’s attempt was saved, but Bayern Munich soon found themselves indebted to Manuel Neuer for preserving the scoreline, as he made a crucial save against Amadou Haidara. Despite efforts from Mohamed Simakan and Xavi, which failed to find the target, Bayern seized the lead when Harry Kane capitalized on a failed clearance by Blaswich. Leipzig mounted a response, with Neuer thwarting another attempt by Šeško.
Leipzig managed to equalize when Šeško’s shot found the net with the aid of a deflection. Despite Kane heading over the bar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting having an effort blocked, Bayern regained the lead when Choupo-Moting’s corner found Kane, who capitalized on the opportunity to secure three vital points.
With this result, Bayern Munich’s tally stands at 53 points from 23 matches, trailing Bayer Leverkusen by eight points. Their next fixture is scheduled for Friday, as they visit Freiburg.