Despite Laimer Goal: Bayern Let Victory Slip Against Dortmund

FC Bayern Munich let a seemingly certain victory against Borussia Dortmund slip on the 8th matchday of the German Bundesliga and have to settle for a 2-2 draw.

Austrian star Konrad Laimer temporarily puts Bayern on course for victory.

Double Blow for Bayern

The first good chance falls to Bayern. However, Michael Olise only hits the right post in the tenth minute. At the other end, Jobe Bellingham forces Bayern keeper Jonas Urbig into a strong save (21').

After that, the Munich side have to cope with two personnel setbacks. Ismael Saibari injures his knee after a collision with Gregor Kobel and has to be helped off the pitch.

Just two minutes later, Serge Gnabry also has to be substituted due to injury (31').

Laimer Puts Bayern Ahead

Shortly after, Dortmund seemingly celebrates taking the lead.

After Carney Chukwuemeka wins the ball, it lands with Jobe Bellingham, who finishes from close range. However, the goal is disallowed due to an offside position and a foul by Chukwuemeka on Urbig (35').

Instead, Bayern strike: After a one-two with Olise, Laimer appears unmarked in front of Kobel. The Swiss initially saves the Austrian's first attempt, but is powerless against his rebound (38').

Kane Misses Penalty

After the break, Bayern have a big chance to make it 2-0; after a handball by Felix Nmecha, a penalty is awarded. Harry Kane takes responsibility but only hits the left crossbar (58').

That immediately takes its revenge: After Nico Schlotterbeck wins the ball, Dortmund quickly counter, Chukwuemeka brilliantly sets up Serhou Guirassy, who scores into the bottom left corner for 1-1 (60').

However, the Munich side's response doesn't take long. After a short corner, Joshua Kimmich delivers the ball to the far post. Kane heads it back into the middle, where Dayot Upamecano only has to tap it in (66').

Late Equalizer

Shortly after the equalizer, Austrian international Marcel Sabitzer comes on for Chukwuemeka (67'). Laimer remains on the pitch until the final whistle and receives a yellow card after a strong challenge against Nico Schlotterbeck (74').

In the final phase, Kane has the chance for the decisive goal but narrowly misses the right corner (77').

This gives Dortmund the chance to equalize again. Substitute Karetsas plays to Fabio Silva, who also came on as a substitute, and he doesn't hesitate from a half-right position, securing the 2-2 final score (89').

Bayern Remain League Leaders

Despite the late setback, the Munich side remain at the top due to a better goal difference, holding 18 points after eight matchdays.

BVB also remain the record champions' closest pursuers with 18 points.