Bayern Munich drew 3-3 against Heidenheim at home on May 2, 2026. The match took place at the Allianz Arena. Bayern’s heavily-rotated squad aimed to preserve energy for the upcoming Champions League semi-final.
Bayern made seven changes to their lineup from the previous match against Paris St-Germain. Leon Goretzka scored twice for Bayern, while Michael Olise equalized for Heidenheim in the 10th minute of stoppage time.
Heidenheim, sitting last in the Bundesliga, desperately needed a win to escape relegation. They fought hard but could not secure all three points.
Bayern Munich’s coach is Vincent Kompany. After losing the first leg of the Champions League semi-final 5-4 to PSG, Bayern aimed to refocus their efforts.
Key moments from the match:
- Bayern took an early lead with Goretzka’s first goal.
- Heidenheim equalized shortly after with a swift counterattack.
- Goretzka scored again, putting Bayern ahead before halftime.
- Heidenheim leveled the score once more before Olise’s late goal.
Bouna Sarr shared an anecdote about Joshua Kimmich post-match, highlighting Kimmich’s influence within the team. “I asked, ‘Who’s the best?’ They said: Joshua Kimmich,” Sarr remarked.
This draw leaves Bayern in a challenging position as they prepare for their next Champions League fixture. Goretzka expressed optimism about their upcoming matches: “You can see how fired up everyone is. We’re looking forward to the game and we want to reach the final.”
