Bayern Munich 2-1 RB Leipzig: Harry Kane stoppage time winner sees Champions snap losing streak and keep title hopes alive
Harry Kane scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to lead Bayern Munich to a 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday, ending a three-game losing streak in all competitions and keeping them eight points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
The embattled Bavarians, desperate to end a losing streak of two consecutive Bundesliga defeats and one in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Lazio, ended a turbulent week on a high note after deciding to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season.
"We played a very good first half, but couldn't take the lead," Tuchel said. "The second half was a bit complicated. We scored the opener when Leipzig were strong."
"We reacted well after the equaliser. The win was good for us after three defeats in a row."
Bayern are in second place, eight points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who lead on 61 after a 2-1 victory over Mainz 05 on Friday. Leipzig remained fifth with 40.
Tuchel believes that discussing title chances right now is superfluous.
"We don't need to talk about that (title chances). We have to win every single game now. The situation is clear, Leverkusen have a big lead. Now we have to deal with this situation."
Bayern should have taken the lead in the first half after Kane hit the post with a fifth-minute header and came close again with a bicycle kick.
Leipzig had a better start after the break, repeatedly testing keeper Manuel Neuer before Kane drilled in on a quick break following good early work by Jamal Musiala.
Leipzig, vying for a top-four finish and a place in next season's Champions League, had two golden chances with Benjamin Sesko, but both times Neuer denied the Slovenian.
In the 70th minute, Sesko's shot took a slight deflection and wrong-footed the goalkeeper.
Kane, however, saved the day once more with his 27th league goal of the season, a powerful low drive that secured the three points.
"Harry has been doing this since he was 14 years old, firing 50 goals every year and that won't change," Tuchel said.
"It's maths. The more he misses the more likely he is to score with his next chance."
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