In a thrilling Bundesliga matchup, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich played to a 1-1 draw, a notable result given Bayern’s dominance in recent years. Robert Andrich put Leverkusen ahead at the Allianz Arena, but Aleksandar Pavlovic equalized with a stunning long-range strike before the half. This match marked the first time Bayern manager Vincent Kompany experienced a draw since his tenure at Burnley.
Bayern striker Harry Kane was substituted late in the game due to an ankle injury, but the club reported that the situation looks “positive.”
Elsewhere, RB Leipzig maintained their unbeaten start with a commanding 4-0 victory over Augsburg, while Borussia Dortmund secured a 4-2 win against Bochum on Friday. In a surprising turn, Hoffenheim raced to a 3-0 lead against Werder Bremen within just 12 minutes but ultimately lost 4-3, with Jens Stage netting a hat-trick to lead the comeback.
In Ligue 1, Monaco enjoyed a celebratory moment, adding to the excitement across Europe’s top leagues.