Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Monchengladbach: Score, Reaction from 2016 Bundesliga

Borussia Monchengladbach spoiled Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title celebrations on Saturday, scoring a late equaliser at the Allianz Arena to earn a 1-1 draw. 

Bayern could have won a record 25th Bundesliga title with a win, but the 1-1 draw, combined with Borussia Dortmund’s 5-1 win over Wolfsburg, mean the celebrations will have to wait at least another week.

Thomas Muller gave the hosts an early lead, but the Bavarians lost their intensity and allowed Monchengladbach to climb back into the match via Andre Hahn. Bayern pushed for a late winner, but the visitors held on to earn a point.

As shared by Bayern’s official website, Muller, Manuel Neuer and Sebastian Rode were all in for a special afternoon, while the likes of Arturo Vidal, Philipp Lahm and David Alaba were rested:

#FCBayern appearance no. 350 for @esmuellert_, no. 250 for @Manuel_Neuer & no. 50 for @Sebastianrode20! #FCBBMG pic.twitter.com/exL7GumJoX

— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) April 30, 2016

The hosts took control of proceedings early, looking to attack their opponents with set pieces and early balls into the box. Muller nearly picked out Mario Gotze after creating space with some nifty footwork, but Havard Nordtveit managed to put the ball out for a corner.

The resulting set piece gave the Bavarians an early lead, as the ball fell to Muller, and goalkeeper Yann Sommer reacted far too late to his header and was unable to keep it out. Here’s a look at the goal, via FOX Soccer:

HT: Bayern Munich 1, Gladbach 0. Muller’s 20th league goal may be the one that clinches Bayern’s 4th straight title. https://t.co/Wk1ll2pIdK

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) April 30, 2016

Monchengladbach reacted well to the early setback, and Jerome Boateng only just managed to dispossess Raffael before the forward managed a shot on goal. A handful of crosses came to nothing, as Neuer easily ruled his area.

Muller and Nico Elvedi both needed some medical attention after clashing heads on 14 minutes, and when play resumed, striker Hahn gave Neuer his first real challenge of the match, forcing the Germany international into a fine save with a well-struck volley.

The hosts didn’t look particularly sharp or impressive in the attacking third, and …

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