Match report

RB Leipzig 4-5 Bayern Munich: Thrilling Bundesliga Showdown

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
4–5
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
May 13, 2017

Bayern Munich edged out RB Leipzig in a high-scoring Bundesliga clash, securing a 5-4 victory despite the home team's early lead and late fight. Goals from Sabitzer, Werner, and others initially gave Leipzig the upper hand, but Bayern's Lewandowski and Robben found the back of the net in the closing stages to snatch the win.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig led early with goals from M. Sabitzer (2'), T. Werner (29', 65'), and Y. Poulsen (47')
  • • Bayern Munich's R. Lewandowski scored twice (17', 84')
  • • A. Robben scored a crucial goal in the 90th minute to secure the victory
  • • Xabi Alonso and A. Vidal were both shown yellow cards for Bayern Munich
  • • RB Leipzig's N. Keita also received a yellow card late in the game

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 32 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 33 M. Compper (D)
  • 17 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 13 S. Ilsanker (M)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 7 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 8 N. Keïta (M)
  • 3 Bernardo (D)
  • 10 E. Forsberg (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 B. Schmitz
  • 27 D. Selke
  • 6 R. Khedira
  • 14 D. Franke
  • 19 O. Burke
  • 21 M. Müller
  • 24 D. Kaiser

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Starke (G)
  • 21 P. Lahm (D)
  • 17 J. Boateng (D)
  • 27 D. Alaba (D)
  • 10 A. Robben (M)
  • 14 Xabi Alonso (M)
  • 7 F. Ribéry (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
  • 18 Juan Bernat (D)
  • 32 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Douglas Costa
  • 23 A. Vidal
  • 25 T. Müller
  • 13 Rafinha
  • 29 K. Coman
  • 35 Renato Sanches
  • 37 L. Weinkauf

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    2' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sabitzer · Assist: E. Forsberg
  2. Bayern Munich
    17' Bayern Munich Goal · Penalty
    R. Lewandowski
  3. Bayern Munich
    28' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Xabi Alonso
  4. RB Leipzig
    29' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    T. Werner
  5. Bayern Munich
    44' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Franck Ribéry · On: Douglas Costa
  6. RB Leipzig
    47' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Poulsen · Assist: E. Forsberg
  7. Bayern Munich
    60' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    Thiago Alcântara · Assist: Xabi Alonso
  8. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Xabi Alonso · On: A. Vidal
  9. Bayern Munich
    64' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Vidal
  10. RB Leipzig
    65' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner
  11. Bayern Munich
    67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kimmich · On: T. Müller
  12. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: B. Schmitz
  13. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Alcântara
  14. RB Leipzig
    76' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: D. Selke
  15. Bayern Munich
    77' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Boateng
  16. RB Leipzig
    80' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Werner · On: Rani Khedira
  17. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski
  18. Bayern Munich
    90'+5 Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Robben · Assist: T. Müller
  19. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    N. Keita

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Bayern Munich
Fouls 19 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 86%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 20
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 370 562
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 9
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 298 482
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig took a quick 2-0 lead with goals from Sabitzer and Werner, putting pressure on Bayern Munich
  • ▸ Bayern Munich responded with two quick goals from Lewandowski's penalty and Thiago Alcántara's strike to level the score before halftime
  • ▸ The late goals from Lewandowski and Robben marked the turning point, as Bayern Munich capitalized on Leipzig's fatigue to secure the win