Bayern Munich secured a 2:1 victory over SC Freiburg in a closely contested match, with Harry Kane opening the scoring and Min-Jae Kim adding a second before Matthias Ginter pulled one back for Freiburg. This win extends Bayern’s lead at the top of the Bundesliga to six points, while Freiburg suffers their third straight loss against a top-five team. Bayern’s coach praised their resilience following a previous Champions League defeat, as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Bayern Munich’s Narrow Victory Over SC Freiburg
In a tense showdown on matchday 19, Bundesliga frontrunners Bayern Munich showcased their confidence against SC Freiburg, but the match took a thrilling turn towards the end. Harry Kane netted his 17th goal of the season just 15 minutes in, followed by Min-Jae Kim’s header in the 54th minute, securing a 2:1 victory for the Bavarians. Matthias Ginter struck back for Freiburg in the 68th minute, intensifying the final moments of the match.
Bayern’s Dominance and Freiburg’s Struggles
With this win, Bayern Munich has extended their lead at the Bundesliga summit to six points over Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who played to a 2:2 draw against RB Leipzig. Freiburg, on the other hand, faced their third consecutive defeat against a top-five team, leaving them with 27 points and drifting away from European Cup qualification. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany commended his team’s ‘top mentality,’ highlighting their response following a disappointing 0:3 loss in the Champions League earlier in the week.
The Munich squad made five changes from their previous Champions League outing, demonstrating control with 63 percent ball possession in the first half. Jamal Musiala nearly added to the scoreline, hitting the post with a long-range effort just before Kane’s decisive goal. The match saw Freiburg struggle offensively, failing to register a shot on target in the first half, as coach Julian Schuster pointed out their exhausting duel-heavy strategy that hampered their attacking flow.
Despite Kim’s second goal seemingly sealing the game, Freiburg’s Ginter ignited hope with a goal that brought energy to both the team and their supporters. However, Bayern’s defense held firm, maintaining their narrow lead until the final whistle. Looking ahead, Bayern faces a crucial home game triple-header, starting with Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, followed by Bundesliga clashes against Holstein Kiel and Werder Bremen. Freiburg will aim to bounce back as they travel to take on VfL Bochum on matchday 20.