Jamal Musiala came off the bench to lead Bayern Munich to a 4-2 victory over a spirited Heidenheim, extending Bayern’s lead at the top of the Bundesliga to six points on Saturday.
Despite missing star forward Harry Kane and dealing with several injuries, Bayern Munich managed to prevail in a dramatic match that saw twists and late goals.
Match Summary
- First Half: Bayern dominated possession, breaking the deadlock in the 18th minute through Dayot Upamecano, who headed home from a corner.
- Second Half Drama: Upamecano turned from hero to villain, gifting Mathias Honsak an equalizer with a misplaced pass early in the second half.
Substitute Jamal Musiala restored Bayern’s lead five minutes after coming on, blasting in a crucial goal to energize his team.
- Late Goals:
- Leon Goretzka appeared to seal the win with a late strike, but Heidenheim refused to give up, with Niklas Dorsch pulling one back.
- Musiala capped the game with a sensational solo run from the halfway line, scoring his second to secure the win.
Post-Match Reactions
Bayern veteran Thomas Müller praised Musiala’s impact:
“What he’s doing, we expect that from him now. We’re happy we’ve got him.”
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, dealing with mounting injuries and a midweek cup exit, expressed relief at the result but emphasized the need for improvement.
Other Bundesliga Highlights
- Frankfurt vs. Augsburg: Frankfurt’s one-goal lead slipped as they drew 2-2 at home, dropping points in the league for the first time since October.
- Leverkusen Resurgence: Goals from Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah gave defending champions Leverkusen a 2-1 win over St. Pauli, extending their winning streak to five games.
- RB Leipzig: Claimed their first league win since October with a 2-0 away victory over Holstein Kiel, courtesy of goals from Benjamin Sesko and Andre Silva.
- Werder Bremen: A single goal by Jens Stage secured a 1-0 win against struggling Bochum, who remain winless in 13 matches.
Later on Saturday, Borussia Dortmund face Borussia Mönchengladbach in a much-anticipated clash.
This weekend’s results add intrigue to the Bundesliga title race, with Bayern asserting dominance despite their injury struggles.