At the Bundesliga’s 20th round, FC Bayern Munich failed to secure a win, drawing 2-2 with Hamburger SV on Saturday evening. The tie’s result, with both sides earning a point, has left Bayern anxious after their defeat by Augsburg in the final match of the season.
The HSV began aggressively and took early pressure off the Bayern side, creating chances quickly. In the 31st minute, a foul by Joshua Kimmich earned Hamburg a penalty. Fábio Vieira calmly converted, giving the visitors the opening goal. Although Bayern enjoyed more possession, they struggled to create substantial scoring opportunities for much of the first half, with the hosts only stabilising play by the end of the period.
The first goal for Bayern arrived in the 42nd minute after a combination involving Serge Gnabry allowed Harry Kane to find the net from close range. The strike was checked by VAR but remained valid, setting the score at 1-1 going into halftime.
Immediately after the break, Bayern surged forward, taking the lead after just 43 seconds. Substitute Luis Diaz, coming on after Michael Olise’s assist, netted his tenth goal of the season. Bayern seemed to be steering the match, yet Hamburg continued to press. They maintained danger and displayed significant work rate, repeatedly crafting opportunities and even delivering a spectacular diving save from Alphonso Davies inside the box. Shortly after Bayern’s lead, Hamburg responded.
In the 53rd minute, William Mikelbrencis surged down the left flank, delivering a precise pass into the box which Luka Vušković headed into the net from close range. The Croatian centre‑back’s fourth goal of the season made him Hamburg’s top scorer for the campaign.
The closing stages of the match remained open and intense. Bayern sought to reassert control but managed only a few clear cutting chances. Hamburg defended resolutely and countered with precise long‑range shots. Both teams made multiple substitutions to freshen their sides, keeping the contest tightly contested until the final whistle.
A yellow card was issued to Harry Kane near the end of the game, as Hamburg also shuffled players to counter Bayern’s strong offensive push. The match finished 2-2, a result that highlights Hamburg’s solid performance against the league leader while underscoring Bayern’s inability to secure an outright win.
With the win, Borussia Dortmund now have a chance to close the gap, needing only a victory against Heidenheim on Sunday to gain six points on the record‑holder. Hamburg’s draw has pushed them up to 13th place.