RB scared us, admits Bayern captain Lahm
berlin — Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm conceded RB Leipzig gave the Bundesliga champions a fright before Arjen Robben’s 95th-minute superb solo goal sealed a 5-4 victory in Saturday’s nine-goal thriller.
Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded Bayern, who were already confirmed as Bundesliga champions for the fifth straight year, were 4-3 down on 90 minutes in Leipzig before David Alaba and Robben netted late goals.
The 33-year-old Robben proved he had the legs to sprint clear of the tiring home defence as he capped a superb run with the winning goal in the top-of-the-table clash.
It was the first time Bayern took the lead having fallen behind after 65 seconds at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena.
Bayern’s last-gasp victory leaves them 13-points clear of secondplaced Leipzig in the table with one game left.
“In the first half, it just went back and forwards,” said Lahm, who will lift the Bundesliga trophy next Saturday for the eighth time
We’re used to playing very structured football, plenty of possession, compact and aggressive defending Philipp Lahm
in his career before retiring.
“For the spectators it was certainly a nice game to watch - but not for us.
“We’re used to playing very structured football, plenty of possession, compact and aggressive defending.
“But you could see from the back that we wanted to turn the game.
“Nevertheless, Leipzig showed they deserve to be up where they are. As for us, you could see our heads were already in the summer break.”
With both clubs having already qualified directly for next season’s Champions League, Bayern’s coach Carlo Ancelotti says RB Leipzig have proved they have a big future after an impressive first Bundesliga season. —