FC Bayern Munich secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against SC Freiburg on April 4, 2026, with stoppage-time goals from Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl. The Bundesliga leaders trailed in the second half to strikes from Freiburg's Johan Manzambi and Lucas Höler, before a late surge changed the outcome. Bayern's triumph marks another instance of their resilience, preventing what would have been only their second league defeat of the season.
The decisive moments occurred in the dying minutes. Bischof leveled the score in the second minute of added time with an effort from outside the penalty area. Moments later, teenager Karl netted the winner, turning home a crucial goal just seven minutes after Bischof's equalizer. Bayern had earlier seen a chance fall to Michael Olise, who missed the target with his effort. Freiburg themselves had a significant early opportunity when Philipp Treu shot wide from close range.
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Previous Encounters and League Standing
This latest result sees FC Bayern Munich solidify their position at the top of the Bundesliga. In the preceding match on November 22, 2025, Bayern secured a decisive 6-2 win over Freiburg. That game saw Freiburg take an early two-goal lead through Yuito Suzuki and Johan Manzambi, only for Bayern to equalize before halftime with goals from Lennart Karl and Michael Olise. Bayern then dominated the second half, with Dayot Upamecano, Harry Kane, Nicolas Jackson, and Michael Olise all finding the net.
At the time of the November 22nd match, Bayern held the first position in the league with 28 points from 10 games, boasting a formidable record of nine wins and one draw, with 35 goals scored and 6 conceded. Freiburg, conversely, occupied 10th place with 13 points from 10 games, having recorded three wins, four draws, and three losses. The head-to-head record showed a clear advantage for Bayern, with nine wins to Freiburg's three in recent encounters.
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Season Overview and Team Form
Across the current 2025/26 season, Bayern Munich has consistently held the top spot in the Bundesliga. Their home form has been particularly strong, with a perfect record of five wins, zero draws, and zero losses, having scored 20 goals and conceded just one prior to the April 4th match. Freiburg, meanwhile, has experienced a more mixed away record.
In the November 22nd encounter, the lineups featured:
| Team | Starting XI | Substitutes |
|---|---|---|
| FC Bayern | Neuer – Stanišić, Upamecano (Minjae 77'), Tah, Bischof – Goretzka (Laimer 46'), Pavlović (Ito 83') – Olise, Karl (Jackson 71'), Luis Díaz – Kane (Mike 83') | Urbig – Kimmich, Guerreiro, Boey |
| Freiburg | Atubolu – Treu, Ginter, Rosenfelder (Lienhart 77'), Makengo – Eggestein, Manzambi (Osterhage 64')– Beste, Suzuki (Grifo 77'), Scherhant (Dinkçi 64') – Höler (Matanović 64') | Müller – Kübler, Adamu, Günter |
The November match was officiated by Referee Sven Jablonski from Bremen and recorded an attendance of 75,000.
Historical context includes a 2-2 draw between the two sides on March 1, 2024, with highlights available. Another fixture was noted for the 2024-2025 season on January 25, 2025, with reporting from TNT Sports.
