Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig: Bundesliga: Serge Gnabry’s goal put Leipzig down 1-0, but goals from Konrad Laimer, Christopher Nkunku, and Dominik Szoboszlai helped them rally and win 3-1. With the win, they will play in the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming season, ending Bayern’s chances of winning the league title offering rivals Borussia Dortmund the chance to overtake them on Sunday.. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
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Following the hiring of coach Thomas Tuchel in late March, Bayern remain in first place with 68 points, having eliminated themselves from both the German Cup and the Champions League in the quarterfinal stages.On Sunday, Dortmund, who have 67 points, play at Augsburg.
Leipzig would finish third and qualify for the Champions League the following year thanks to their first-ever victory in Munich. Next week, Bayern will visit Cologne, while Dortmund will host Mainz. The Bavarians were in perfect control early on and in-form Gnabry rifled in off the post in the 25th minute for his fifth goal in the previous four games. The Bavarians are vying for a record-extending 11th successive league title.
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However, they almost immediately fell into a state of complacency, giving Leipzig too much room and allowing them to have a number of opportunities, with custodian Yann Sommer making three excellent saves. In the 65th minute, Laimer, who is anticipated to join Bayern for the upcoming season, blasted in the equaliser to make up for their tardiness.
After Nkunku was hauled down in the box, the France international stepped up to beat Sommer from the penalty spot and quiet the Bayern supporters, completing Leipzig’s comeback in the 76th minute. Szoboszlai’s second penalty for a handball in the 85th minute secured the three points for the visitors and put an end to Tuchel’s team’s miserable afternoon.
Bayern starting XI
Sommer – Mazraoui, Pavard, de Ligt, Cancelo – Kimmich, Goretzka – Coman, Müller (c), Musiala – Gnabry
Bayern subs
Ulreich, Upamecano, Sane, Mane, Sarr, Blind, Gravenberch, Tel, Stanisic
Leipzig starting XI
Blaswich – Simakan, Orban (c), Gvardiol, Halstenberg – Szoboszlai, Laimer, Haidara, Olmo – Nkunku, Silva
Leipzig subs
Nyland, Klostermann, Diallo, Henrichs, Forsberg, Raum, Schlager, Kampl, Poulsen
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