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Olise's 100th-minute equaliser rescues Bayern in 3-3 draw with Heidenheim before PSG clash

A chaotic afternoon at the Allianz Arena saw the Bundesliga champions escape defeat against the league's last-placed side thanks to a freak own goal deep into stoppage time.

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Olise's 100th-minute equaliser rescues Bayern in 3-3 draw with Heidenheim before PSG clash
A chaotic afternoon at the Allianz Arena saw the Bundesliga champions escape defeat against the league's last-placed sidCredit · BILD

Key facts

  • Bayern Munich drew 3-3 with Heidenheim at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • Michael Olise scored the equaliser in the 100th minute when his shot hit the post and bounced off goalkeeper Diant Ramaj's back into the net.
  • Leon Goretzka scored twice for Bayern, including a direct free-kick from 25 metres, and was named Man of the Match with 52% of the vote.
  • Budu Zivzivadze scored twice for Heidenheim, who led 2-0 after 27 minutes and again 3-2 in the 76th minute.
  • Bayern trailed at halftime for the third consecutive game, following a 5-4 loss to PSG and a 4-3 win over Mainz.
  • Vincent Kompany made seven changes to the starting lineup from the PSG match, with Kane, Olise, Díaz and Kimmich all on the bench.
  • Heidenheim's Jonas Föhrenbach returned to the pitch with a heavily bandaged nose after a lengthy stoppage for a head injury.
  • The draw leaves Heidenheim on the verge of relegation, while Bayern now turn focus to the Champions League semifinal second leg against PSG.

A point salvaged from the brink

Bayern Munich escaped with a 3-3 draw against last-placed Heidenheim on Saturday, but the scoreline flattered the Bundesliga champions. For long stretches, they were outplayed by a side fighting for survival, and only a bizarre own goal in the 100th minute — the last kick of the game — prevented a damaging defeat. The result was a blow to Heidenheim's hopes of staying in the Bundesliga, but it also exposed vulnerabilities in Bayern's game just days before they host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal. Vincent Kompany's side have now trailed at halftime in three straight matches, including a 5-4 loss to PSG in the first leg and a 4-3 comeback win over Mainz.

Heidenheim's dream start and Bayern's disjointed response

Heidenheim, playing their 100th Bundesliga match, took the lead in the 18th minute when Marnon Busch lofted a ball back into the penalty area following a corner, and Budu Zivzivadze, left unmarked, flicked the ball past Jonas Urbig from close range. They doubled their advantage nine minutes later when Busch played a perfectly weighted through ball for Eren Dinkçi, who rounded Urbig and tapped the ball over the line. Bayern dominated possession but struggled to break down Heidenheim's well-organised defence. The breakthrough came in the 43rd minute when Jamal Musiala was fouled by Niklas Dorsch in a dangerous position, and Leon Goretzka curled a superb direct free-kick over the wall and into the top corner from around 25 metres. Musiala went close to an equaliser moments later, but his shot flew just wide as the half ended with Heidenheim in front.

Kompany's quadruple substitution and a brief revival

At halftime, Kompany responded by making four substitutions, bringing on Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz and Joshua Kimmich — all of whom had started on the bench after the midweek Champions League exertions. The changes immediately injected greater intensity. Diant Ramaj denied Jackson with a fine save in the 55th minute, and Busch cleared off the line to prevent Minjae Kim from scoring. Goretzka then equalised in the 57th minute, bundling the ball over the line from close range after Olise's corner found him at the back post. Kimmich struck the right post from distance, and Urbig produced a crucial save to deny Dinkçi from close range. For a moment, it seemed Bayern had weathered the storm.

Zivzivadze's second strike and the frantic finale

Heidenheim, however, restored their lead with a little under 15 minutes left. Zivzivadze drove forward on the left flank, beat Olise, and curled a fine finish into the top corner to make it 3-2. Olise struck the crossbar from a corner in the 83rd minute as Bayern pushed desperately for an equaliser. A lengthy stoppage in injury time followed an injury to Heidenheim's Jonas Föhrenbach, who returned to the pitch with a heavily bandaged nose. That underlined how desperate the visitors were to hold on to the points. But in the 100th minute, Olise's shot from the edge of the box struck the post, bounced back off the back of goalkeeper Ramaj, and trickled over the line. The goal was recorded as an own goal for Ramaj, with a 3% probability of scoring — the lowest of any goal in the match.

Goretzka's double and the underlying numbers

Leon Goretzka was the standout performer for Bayern, scoring twice and earning the Man of the Match award with 52% of the vote. He led all players with six shots during the match, and his two efforts — a free-kick and a close-range finish — proved crucial in preventing a home defeat. The expected goals (xG) data told a different story: Bayern had 1.85 xG to Heidenheim's 2.54, reflecting the visitors' greater number of clear chances. Other notable statistics: Josip Stanišić was the fastest player on the pitch at 35.16 km/h; Olise was the most pressed player, under pressure 27 times; and Jonathan Tah led in pass efficiency with a +4.99 rating. Fantasy Heroes points were led by Goretzka (458), Olise (421), and Zivzivadze (379).

Relegation fears for Heidenheim and a looming European test for Bayern

The draw leaves Heidenheim on the verge of relegation, with their survival hopes hanging by a thread. For Bayern, the result is a warning sign ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semifinal second leg against PSG. Kompany made seven changes to the team that started against PSG, with Neuer, Upamecano, Davies, Kimmich, Olise, Díaz and Kane all on the bench initially. The coach acknowledged the team's shortcomings but praised their mentality. "It was the mentality, the belief," Kompany said. "Of course, we can do many things better, but we must not forget that the lads gave everything in the end to avoid losing the game. We have to take that with us into the next match." Bayern will need a far more cohesive performance to overcome a 5-4 deficit against PSG.

The bottom line

  • Bayern Munich escaped with a 3-3 draw against last-placed Heidenheim thanks to a 100th-minute own goal by goalkeeper Diant Ramaj.
  • Leon Goretzka scored twice, including a direct free-kick, and was named Man of the Match, but Bayern's expected goals (1.85) were lower than Heidenheim's (2.54).
  • Vincent Kompany made seven changes to the starting lineup from the PSG match, highlighting the squad rotation ahead of the Champions League semifinal second leg.
  • Heidenheim's Budu Zivzivadze scored twice, but the draw leaves the visitors on the verge of relegation from the Bundesliga.
  • Bayern have trailed at halftime in three consecutive games, raising concerns about their defensive organisation and consistency.
  • The result sets up a critical Champions League semifinal second leg against PSG, where Bayern must overcome a 5-4 deficit.
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