Bayern snatch dramatic victory at Freiburg ahead of Champions League clash with Real Madrid

Noah Atubolu, Freiburg's German goalkeeper, made a crucial save during the Bundesliga match between SC Freiburg and FC Bayern Munich in Freiburg, southern Germany on April 4, 2026.

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In a stunning turnaround, Bayern Munich came from two goals down in the last 10 minutes to win 3-2 at Freiburg, just ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid.

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Trailing 2-0 and missing injured star Harry Kane, Bayern Munich's Tom Bischof scored twice, and Lennart Karl grabbed the winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time, securing a remarkable victory.

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The win propelled Bayern Munich 12 points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who were set to play at Stuttgart later on Saturday, in the title race.

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Vincent Kompany opted to leave Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano on the bench, with Harry Kane sidelined by an ankle complaint, as Bayern Munich prepared for their trip to Madrid, a team they have not beaten since 2012.

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Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned from injury and made two superb saves in the first half, rescuing the visitors from potential danger.

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Freiburg took the lead just after the break when Johan Manzambi blasted a long-range effort into the corner, catching Neuer off guard.

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Lucas Hoeler doubled Freiburg's lead on 71 minutes, seemingly putting his side on track for a first league win over Bayern since 2015.

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However, Bayern Munich sparked into life late, with Tom Bischof scoring in the 81st minute and again in stoppage time, setting the stage for a dramatic comeback.

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Substitute Alphonso Davies set up Lennart Karl for the winner with an excellent low pass across the face of goal, completing the stunning turnaround.

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RB Leipzig strengthened their bid for a top-four finish with a 2-1 away win over Werder Bremen, thanks to two pieces of individual brilliance from Antonio Nusa and Romulo.

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Antonio Nusa put Leipzig in front with an excellent shot from outside the box, and Romulo drove a low shot into the corner to pad the visitors' advantage, taking Leipzig level with third-placed Stuttgart.

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Bremen sits four points ahead of St Pauli, who occupy the relegation play-off spot, after the loss to Leipzig.

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Bayer Leverkusen came from behind twice to win 6-3 in a wild clash at home to Wolfsburg, staying in Champions League contention.

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Wolfsburg's Danish contingent, including Jonas Wind, Joakim Maehle, and Christian Eriksen, all scored before half-time, putting the Wolves 3-1 up against Leverkusen.

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Leverkusen pulled one back before the break and then responded with four second-half goals to grab control of the match, with Alejandro Grimaldo bagging a brace.

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Patrik Schick, Ibrahim Maza, Edmond Tapsoba, and Malik Tillman also scored as Leverkusen moved four points behind fourth-placed Leipzig, and a point behind Hoffenheim.

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Hoffenheim's 2-1 home defeat to Mainz continued their slide, with the team having won just one of their past six matches, after cruising in third in February.

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Borussia Moenchengladbach drew 2-2 with last-placed Heidenheim, while 10-man Hamburg drew 1-1 at home with Augsburg.