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In the quick 3: 3 (2: 2) on Saturday night (December 5, 2020), the double scorer from Munich secured the final point in a very intense exchange of blows in the 75th minute. With the tie, the German series champion saved the two-point lead over the Saxons, who presented themselves as true rivals for the title. Effort and effectiveness voted against Bayern for a long time, where the defense again weakened and, exceptionally, included goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Meet Nkunku, Kluivert and Forsberg
Christopher Nkunku (minute 19) Justin Kluivert (36th) and Emil Forsberg (48th) ensured Leipzig’s first Bundesliga goals in Munich. The actually more rested Munich squad were also not at the level of their offensive ability in many phases, even if they seemed to change the game quickly briefly before the break with a double strike by young Jamal Musiala (30th) and veteran Thomas Müller (35 °). Bayern coach Hansi Flick had announced the main match for a “Champions” night.
Leipziger, still without a title, presented himself as a true challenger for the three Munich winners. Although coach Julian Nagelsmann declared the next decisive Champions League game against Manchester United to be “the most important game”, the Saxons did not take a conservative stance. The most rested Bavarians stood out with a lot of running effort and aggressiveness.
Lots of speed and lots of energy
A high intensity top game developed with great speed, high energy consumption and tough duels. The Bavarians needed some boot time to find gaps in the rooms that were well lined up by the Leipzigers, especially in the center. And the Saxons kept changing brilliantly. In the second minute, captain Marcel Sabitzer fired at the crossbar.
Munich’s defensive weaknesses were revealed by conceding goals. Emil Forsberg sent Nkunku wonderfully steep on the counterattack, and national goalkeeper Neuer missed as he ran off, but straddled the void. The best offense in the league fought back with a double strike. First, Musiala, 17, who replaced the injured Javi Martínez (groin) early, finished low.
Flick only claps briefly
Then Müller successfully completed a Bayern play on Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman. Flick clapped on the bench, and just seconds later he was upset again after Kluivert’s 2-2 easily scored 2-2. The 21-year-old scored his first goal in competition for RB after being overtaken by Amadou Haidara. The Leipzig team exposed Bayern’s defensive vulnerability even after the break. Forsberg was able to head a wonderfully beaten cross from Angelino in the middle: Jérôme Boateng and Niklas Süle didn’t have the Swedes on their radar.
It was a real success. Bayern’s advance was surprisingly weak. The replacement of Serge Gnabry by the ineffective Leroy Sané also failed. But Bayern had Coman and Müller. The French, involved in the three goals, crossed precisely to the penalty area, where Müller headed without obstacles to put the 3: 3.
