RB Leipzig 1-2 Bayern Munich, Live Blog: No way through Manuel Neuer

72’ — Manuel Neuer prevents Leipzig from finding the net once more.

67’ — GOAL! Harry Kane coolly slots the ball into the net after receiving a pass from Olise on the right. Gulacsi managed to touch it but couldn’t stop it from crossing the line.

61’ — A chaotic moment in front of Leipzig’s goal almost led to a Bayern score; Michael Olise was the catalyst for that play.

58’ — Luis Diaz’s shot is deflected and saved by Gulacsi.

56’ — Michael Olise enters the field replacing Lennart Karl.

50’ — GOAL! An unfortunate backpass from Leipzig allows Serge Gnabry to swoop in on the loose ball and effortlessly put it past Peter Gulacsi.

45’ — We’re back in action, with Joshua Kimmich coming on. Can he assist Bayern in staging another comeback?

Halftime Insights

This season marks the first occasion where Bayern has been thoroughly outperformed in a half.
Inaccurate passes, needless turnovers, and a sense of urgency: that’s the essence of Bayern’s play this evening.

45+5’ — Halftime during one of Bayern’s poorest showings this season.

45’ — Four extra minutes have been given.

29’ — Nicolas Seiwald is booked by the referee for a foul.

24’ — Leipzig squander a solid opportunity to make it 2-0.

23’ — Luis Diaz is caught offside but still fails to convert in 1v1 situations.

20’ — Goal. Bayern is behind, and they indeed deserve it.

16’ — Leipzig believed they had scored, but Bayern somehow managed to clear the ball right in front of their own net.

10’ — The teams remain even at this point, yet the pyrotechnics are definitely raising the excitement.

Kickoff! — The second half of the season is underway!

One hour before kickoff: Lineups are announced! It appears Bayern Munich will commence this match without any recognized right-backs in the starting lineup. Who will fill that position? Perhaps Bischof, Goretzka, or Ito. Regardless, we have SOME positive news; Jamal Musiala is back in the squad for the first time since his injury! If all goes well, he may see some action before the final whistle.

Bayern Munich is officially beginning the second half of the season, with matchdays 18 to 34 scheduled to take place over the coming months. Following a tough match against FC Koln, the Bavarians head north to face RB Leipzig, currently positioned third in the Bundesliga. One might assume that the 6-0 victory in the first fixture took the wind out of their sails, but the Lawnballers have bounced back and are enjoying a solid season thus far.

Bayern’s offensive threats are regarded with fear by defenders nationwide and across Europe, but with Champions League qualification at stake, Leipzig is determined to make the most of this match. For Bayern, it’s about making a statement and demonstrating their dominance in the league, which they have achieved numerous times up to now.

Exciting news is coming our way, as Jamal Musiala is back with the team! Whether he gets minutes today is uncertain, but we can certainly wish for an early Bayern win so the 22-year-old can get some playing time.

Match Details

Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Date: Saturday, 17 January 2025

Time: 6:30 PM Local time | 12:30 PM EST | 9:30 AM PST

TV/streaming: ESPN+, Find Your Country

Forecast

Bayern secures a 4-1 victory with goals from Harry Kane, Luis Diaz, Michael Olise, and Aleksandar Pavlovic. Xaver Schlager is expected to net the consolation goal for Leipzig.

It’s Bayern’s moment

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