Bayern Munich secured a 3‑1 victory over Freiburg at the Europa‑Park Stadion, keeping the Bundesliga title race alive after the sudden absence of manager Vincent Kompany. The win, achieved on Sunday, lifted the Bavarians back to the top of the league table, a spot that had slipped to Borussia Dortmund following a 2‑1 defeat to Frankfurt the previous day.
The match marked Bayern’s first outing since Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing during a training session. With the Belgian captain sidelined, assistant coach Aaron Danks took charge from the dugout. Despite the managerial upheaval, Bayern’s performance remained solid, with the team’s depth and tactical flexibility proving decisive on the day.
Bayern opened the scoring early, with Dayot Upamecano netting a powerful header in the 13th minute. Five minutes later, Serge Gnabry added a second from the edge of the box, giving the hosts a comfortable lead. Freiburg fought back, and in the 82nd minute midfielder Tom Bischof inadvertently put the ball into his own net, narrowing the deficit. The German side pressed hard, but Bayern’s defense held firm until the final minutes. In stoppage time, Michael Olise struck a late goal in the fifth minute of added time, sealing the victory and ensuring a clean finish.
Club director of sport Max Eberl confirmed that Kompany’s condition remains stable and that he is expected to be out for several weeks rather than a few days. Eberl noted that ongoing examinations were still underway, but the club expressed confidence in the player’s recovery. The Bayern squad, meanwhile, will continue to compete under Danks’ interim leadership while awaiting Kompany’s return.