A lackluster Bayern Munich managed to snatch a 3-3 draw in stoppage time against Bundesliga bottom side Heidenheim, just days before their Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain.
Leon Goretzka netted a brace to rescue Bayern, as Vincent Kompany’s side came from behind twice in a match where their focus already seemed elsewhere. Heidenheim, fighting for survival, delivered an inspired performance only to be denied in the dying seconds by an own goal off the post.
The game started predictably, with Bayern dominating despite several changes to Kompany’s usual lineup. They controlled possession and created chances, with Goretzka prominent. However, Heidenheim broke the deadlock from a corner in the 22nd minute, as Zivzivadge bundled the ball home at the far post after a delivery from Busch, leaving goalkeeper Urbig helpless.
Bayern struggled to respond, and Heidenheim doubled their lead in the 31st minute. A brilliant pass from Busch set Dinkci through on goal, and he calmly slotted past Urbig to make it 0-2, exposing a costly lapse from defender Tah. Just before halftime, Musiala produced a moment of magic, drawing a foul after a nutmeg, and Goretzka curled the resulting free-kick into the top corner to make it 1-2.
After the break, Bayern introduced Kane, Olise, Kimmich, and Luis Díaz to change the dynamic. The home side piled on pressure, with Olise immediately threatening, but Heidenheim responded with a fine save from Urbig. The equalizer came from a corner: Olise’s delivery found Goretzka, who forced the ball home for 2-2.
Bayern pushed for a winner, hitting the post through Kimmich, while Busch made crucial blocks for Heidenheim. Against the run of play, Heidenheim struck again in the 76th minute. A long ball sent Zivzidvadze racing 50 meters, and he cut inside Olise before smashing into the top corner for a stunning 2-3 lead.
The visitors threw everything into defending their lead, but cruel luck struck in stoppage time. Olise’s shot hit the post and rebounded off goalkeeper Ramaj into the net for 3-3. There was no time to restart.
Heidenheim now face an uphill battle to avoid relegation, while Bayern turn their full focus to the Champions League showdown with PSG.