Bayern Munich’s late equaliser against FC Heidenheim on May 2, 2026, at Allianz Arena keeps their Champions League hopes alive despite a frustrating 3-3 draw. Michael Olise scored the equalising goal in the 90th minute, salvaging a point for the league champions.
Bayern dominated possession throughout the match but struggled to penetrate Heidenheim’s well-organized defence. Leon Goretzka stood out, scoring two goals and earning the Man of the Match award with 52 percent of the vote. However, Bayern’s expected xGoals were 1.85, significantly lower than Heidenheim’s 2.54.
The match marked Heidenheim’s 100th in the Bundesliga, showcasing their fight for survival against a top team. Eberl, Bayern’s coach, has rejected suggestions to tighten up defensively ahead of their return leg against PSG in the Champions League semi-finals.
Key match statistics:
- Bayern Munich scored 3 goals.
- Heidenheim also scored 3 goals.
- Goretzka scored twice for Bayern.
- Olise’s late goal came in the 90th minute.
- The fastest player in the match was Josip Stanišić, reaching a speed of 35.16 km/h.
Bayern Munich is currently league champions and cup finalists, maintaining realistic chances of reaching the Champions League final for the first time since 2020. Despite this draw, they remain focused on their next matches.