Bundesliga match report: Bayern Munich 3-3 Arminia Bielefeld

Bayern fight back to draw

Bayern Munich came back from 2-0 and 3-1 down to salvage a 3-3 draw against relegation threatened Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga.

An absolute classic in Munich 🙌#Bundesliga #FCBDSC pic.twitter.com/AX9QYtQFCS

— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) February 15, 2021

First half

The visitors took an early lead in the ninth minute when debutant Michel Vlap turned and lashed a shot past Manuel Neuer.

Bayern were struggling to deal with the snowy conditions and went two goals down in the 37th minute. Amos Pieper powered a header into the goal after a Vlap corner.

Bielefeld’s German defender Amos Pieper (C) scores the 0-2 goal past Bayern Munich’s German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (R) during the Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich v DSC Armenia Bielefeld. (Photo by ADAM PRETTY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Second half

Hansi Flick’s side – who had been crowned Club World Cup champions on Thursday – needed to respond in the second half and did so.

Three minutes after half time, talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski got the hosts back into it with a sensational goal.

He controlled a pass from David Alaba on his chest before volleying into the net in one motion.

Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen scores their team’s first goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and DSC Arminia Bielefeld at Allianz Arena. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

However, just 55 seconds later, Andreas Voglsammer crossed for Christian Gebauer to tap home and restore Arminia’s two goal lead.

Bayern kept plugging away and pulled one back when Corentin Tolisso headed in from close range.

With 20 minutes to go, Alphonso Davies thrashed in a volley to haul the leaders level. Bayern pursued a winner but could not find one, and had to settle for a draw.

What it means

Bayern missed the chance to restore their lead at the top to seven points, and now hold a five-point gap over RB Leipzig. Arminia Bielefeld remain third-bottom, but are level on points with 15th placed Hertha Berlin and have a game in hand.

A huge point for Bielefeld in their fight against relegation, while Bayern’s lead at the top is cut to just five 📈#BLMatchday pic.twitter.com/nlnGVzACrf

— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) February 15, 2021

Stats

Vlap scored on his Bundesliga debut with his first shot.

Robert Lewandowski has scored 25 Bundesliga goals, more than any other player at this stage of a campaign in the league’s history.

Another #BLMatchday, another @lewy_official goal ✔️ pic.twitter.com/l6TBfwHZ0Q

— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) February 15, 2021

Featured image: Michel Vlap of Arminia Bielefeld celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and DSC Arminia Bielefeld at Allianz Arena. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)