Bayern Munich Held to Draw by Leverkusen in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash
Match Highlights: Bayern 2-2 Leverkusen
Bayern Munich's Win Streak Ends
Bayern Munich's six-game winning streak in the Bundesliga came to an end on Saturday after they were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Bayer Leverkusen. The match at the Allianz Arena was an end-to-end affair, with both teams creating several chances throughout the 90 minutes.
Early Lead for Leverkusen
Leverkusen took an early lead in the match when Moussa Diaby fired home a stunning strike from the edge of the box in the 10th minute. Bayern responded quickly, however, and equalized through Thomas Müller just five minutes later. The teams traded blows for the remainder of the half, but neither side could find another breakthrough.
Second-Half Drama
The second half was even more exciting than the first, with both teams having chances to win the match. Bayern took the lead again in the 65th minute when Kingsley Coman finished off a flowing move. However, Leverkusen refused to give up and equalized for a second time just five minutes later through Florian Wirtz.
Late Drama
The match continued to be end-to-end in the closing stages, with both teams pushing for a winner. In the end, it was Leverkusen who had the best chance to snatch all three points, but Patrik Schick's shot was saved by Manuel Neuer in the 90th minute.
Conclusion
The draw leaves Bayern Munich still top of the Bundesliga table, but their lead has been cut to three points. Leverkusen, meanwhile, move up to fifth place and will be pleased with their performance against one of the best teams in the world.
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