Bayern Munich suffered costly dropped points deep into injury time. Vincent Kompany's team thought they could win the tough away match against Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3, but it ended 3-3.
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After the frustrating draw against Bayer Leverkusen and the painful defeat to Aston Villa in the Champions League, Bayern Munich entered their clash with Eintracht Frankfurt under pressure to deliver a statement performance.
With recent struggles weighing heavily, Bayern needed to restore confidence. However, their opponent, Eintracht Frankfurt, was in no mood to give any favors. Sitting third in the Bundesliga after a strong run of form, Frankfurt was fully prepared to take on the reigning German champions without any fear.
The match began with Bayern showing their usual dominance, controlling possession and creating early chances. Just before the 15th minute, Bayern's persistence paid off. A well-timed cross from the left found Thomas Müller in a dangerous position. Instead of shooting, the experienced forward demonstrated his class by calmly laying the ball off to Kim Min-Jae, who slotted it home, giving Bayern a 1-0 lead. It was the kind of start Bayern needed, but any sense of control was short-lived.
Eintracht, known for their resilience, responded quickly. Bayern’s defense, momentarily shaken, allowed Eintracht to capitalize. Omar Marmoush found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1. The equalizer forced Bayern to re-evaluate their approach, but their struggles continued as Eintracht maintained pressure.
Before long, it was Marmoush again causing problems for the Bayern backline. He turned provider this time, unselfishly passing the ball to Hugo Ekitike, who finished clinically past Manuel Neuer, putting Eintracht 2-1 up. The momentum had shifted, and Bayern found themselves trailing a scenario that was becoming all too familiar for them in recent weeks.
Bayern, however, was not willing to back down. Just minutes after going behind, Serge Gnabry worked his magic on the wing, leaving his markers behind and delivering a dangerous cross into the box. In the ensuing scramble, the ball found its way to Dayot Upamecano, who managed to bundle it over the line to bring the score to 2-2. The game was wide open once again.
The second half saw Bayern pushing hard for the lead. Ten minutes after the break, Michael Olise scored a stunning goal for Bayern, bending the ball into the far corner to give them a 2-3 advantage. With the lead restored, Bayern began to control the tempo of the game, but despite chances from key players like Joshua Kimmich and Kingsley Coman, they failed to extend their lead. Eintracht Frankfurt, despite trailing, remained a constant threat, even though clear chances were few.
As the clock ticked down, Bayern seemed poised to secure a much-needed victory. But then, disaster struck deep into injury time. Dayot Upamecano, who had earlier scored the equalizer, became the villain when he lost possession in a dangerous area. Eintracht seized the opportunity, breaking forward quickly. Omar Marmoush found himself one-on-one with Neuer, and this time, he made no mistake, coolly finishing to bring the score to 3-3 in the dying moments. The last-minute equalizer was a crushing blow for Bayern, who had thought the game was theirs.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig took advantage of Bayern’s struggles. Marco Rose’s side traveled to Heidenheim and secured a hard-fought 0-1 victory, thanks to a goal from Loïs Openda, formerly of Vitesse. The Belgian striker found the back of the net with a strike from an incredibly tight angle, securing three points for Leipzig and lifting them to second place in the Bundesliga standings.
For Bayern, the 3-3 draw against Eintracht marked three consecutive matches without a win. The pressure continues to mount on manager Vincent Kompany as his team struggles to find consistency in both domestic and European competitions. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig's victory has shifted the balance of power in the Bundesliga, as they now sit firmly in the title race, breathing down Bayern’s neck and applying even more pressure as the season progresses.
