Bayer Leverkusen are now just three points from a first Bundesliga title after a 1-0 win at Union Berlin this evening.
While Bayern Munich once again threw into the abyss the hearts of punters and fans alike after letting a two-goal lead slip in a 3-2 loss at Heidenheim.
Bayern was cruising at half-time, thanks to strikes from Harry Kane and a fully returned Serge Gnabry. However, they would concede three times in the second half, losing their second match in a row.
Florian Wirtz converted a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time as Leverkusen were made to work hard in the German capital against 10-man Union, extending their unbeaten run this season to 41 games.
Xabi Alonso’s side needs just three points from their remaining six matches to clinch a first league title in the club’s history.
Bayern, who were on a streak of 11 straight Bundesliga titles, could relinquish their crown next week in between the first and second legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal.
As they face FC Koln while Leverkusen face Werder Bremen, Union did their best to hold on despite Leverkusen’s relentless pressure, but gave way just before half-time, with German defender Robin Gosens picking up a second yellow for a desperation tackle on Nathan Tella near the penalty box.
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After some chaotic scenes from the ensuing free kick, the ball connected with the arm of Union captain, Christopher Trimmel, giving Leverkusen a penalty after a long VAR review.
Bayern looked in fine form early, despite missing several injured first teamers which included captain Manuel Neuer, Leroy Sane, and Kingsley Coman, with coach Thomas Tuchel taking a cautious approach with Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Arsenal in mind.
The ever-reliable Kane opened the scoring with his 32nd of the season, scrambling in a Gnabry assist after 38 minutes.
Gnabry seemingly had Bayern on track for a simple victory when he scored just before the break, but the hosts turned the match around early in the second half.
Kevin Sessa and Tim Kleindienst both scored inside the space of 90 seconds to level the scores and stun the visitors.
Kleindienst struck again with 11 minutes remaining to snatch victory in their first home match against Bayern, a goal which was also celebrated 460 kilometres away in Leverkusen.
