Bayern Munich salvage a 3-3 draw against Heidenheim with a dramatic stoppage-time own goal after a thrilling six-goal Bundesliga clash.
Bayern Munich rescued a dramatic 3-3 draw against struggling Heidenheim with a stoppage-time equaliser at the Allianz Arena. The Bundesliga champions looked set for defeat before a late twist denied the visitors a famous win. It was a chaotic contest filled with momentum swings, clinical finishing, and late heartbreak. Heidenheim pushed Bayern to the brink but fell short in the final seconds.
Bayern dominated possession early but struggled to create clear chances. Heidenheim were compact and waited for openings on the break. Their patience paid off in the 22nd minute. A looping delivery from Marnon Busch found Budu Zivzivadze unmarked at the back post. He guided his effort past Jonas Urbig to give the visitors the lead. Bayern looked shaken and vulnerable defensively.
Nine minutes later, Heidenheim doubled their advantage. Busch turned provider again with a precise through ball. Eren Dinkci raced clear, rounded Urbig, and slotted into an empty net.
Bayern needed a response and found it just before half-time. Leon Goretzka stepped up from a free-kick and curled a superb effort into the top corner. The goal lifted the home crowd heading into the interval.
The hosts returned stronger after the break following several changes. Their pressure quickly told as Goretzka struck again in the 57th minute. He reacted first to a corner and bundled the ball over the line. Bayern pushed for a third and came close through Joshua Kimmich, who hit the post. Despite their dominance, they remained exposed at the back.
Heidenheim refused to sit back and regained the lead in the 76th minute. Zivzivadze produced a moment of quality, cutting inside before curling into the far corner. It was his second goal and a record fourth consecutive scoring game.
The visitors defended deep in the closing stages but still threatened on the counter. Bayern threw numbers forward, creating wave after wave of attacks. The tension inside the stadium grew with every missed chance.
The final moments delivered a cruel twist for the visitors. Bayern pushed deep into stoppage time after a lengthy delay. Michael Olise attempted a long-range strike with the last kick. His effort struck the post before rebounding off goalkeeper Diant Ramaj and into the net. The own goal, recorded in the 100th minute, sparked wild celebrations.
Bayern registered 23 shots with five on target and produced 2.31 expected goals. Heidenheim managed 12 attempts and recorded 2.59 xG, showing their efficiency. The hosts controlled around 75 percent possession but struggled to contain transitions. Heidenheim’s direct approach caused problems throughout the game.
Key Players
Zivzivadze stood out with his brace and relentless movement. Goretzka was Bayern’s driving force, scoring twice and leading the comeback. Olise made a decisive impact off the bench despite limited time.
Bayern turn their focus to their Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. Squad rotation in this match by Vincent Kompant suggests full emphasis on Europe now that domestic title has already been achieved.
Heidenheim remain bottom of the table and face a crucial run-in. They are just three points from the relegation play-off spot with two games remaining.
