Bayern Munich regained the lead in the German championship on Saturday despite their draw at home against Borussia Monchengladbach (1-1), while their potential opponents for the title, Dortmund and Leipzig, won against Hertha Berlin (1 -0) and Wolsfburg (2-0). The Bavarians, led against the run of play in the 42nd minute and a goal from Marcus Thuram, avoided the worst thanks to a goal from their international winger Leroy Sané (82nd), served by Jamal Musiala.
But for a long time, Monchengladbach was solid and close to the feat, carried by the enormous performance of its Swiss goalkeeper Yannn Sommer. The latter disgusted the defending champions with 19 saves and allowed his team to pick up a point.
20+ chances for Bayern
Ultra-dominant, the Munich residents were surprised shortly before half-time. On a bad recovery from the international tricolor Dayot Upamecano, another Blue, Marcus Thuram, recovered the ball and deceived Neuer on one of the only chances of Monchengladbach. Just before, two goals had been denied to Sadio Mané for an offside position. The sequel was one-sided, with more than 20 chances for Bayern, but neither Mané, nor Sané, nor even Pavard on a superb strike managed to deceive Sommer. Before the 82nd minute.
This point from the draw nevertheless allows Bayern to regain first place in the standings left for a few hours to Union Berlin, a clear winner on the field of Schalke 04 (6-1).