Posted by Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga’s leaders, were defeated at home by Borussia Monchengladbach in their first game following the league’s winter break. Bayern fielded a makeshift XI due to the absence of more than a dozen players, including nine with Covid-19.
Midway through the first half, Robert Lewandowski put the hosts ahead with a powerful shot for his 20th Bundesliga goal of the season. Mid-table Gladbach, on the other hand, struck twice in four minutes to win.
After an equalizer from Florian Neuhaus, the visitors took the lead in the 31st minute when Stefan Lainer headed in from a corner.
Because of Covid limitations in Germany, no supporters attended the game at the Allianz Arena, and although dominating early on, Bayern suffered without key players such as Manuel Neuer, Lucas Hernandez, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sane, Alphonso Davies, and Kingsley Coman.
Stefan Lainer’s header earned Gladbach victory against a Bayern
With Lewandowski’s goal, the defending champions have now scored in each of their last 65 Bundesliga games, tying their own league record set in 2014.
Despite their five-game winning streak coming to an end, they are nine points ahead of Borussia Dortmund in second place. Gladbach have moved up to 11th place.
Source: BBC Sport