Bayern Munich 3-3 RB Leipzig: 5 talking points as holders twice come from behind to force a share of the spoils | Bundesliga 2020-21

#3 Emile Forsberg is a player re-born

Emile Forsberg impressed against Bayern Munich in the false 9 role.

Leipzig were expected to struggle in the absence of Timo Werner, who scored a bevvy of goals for the club, but Leipzig haven't, especially against Bayern Munich.

Nagelsmann has since used Yussuf Poulsen in Werner's role, but Emile Forsberg has added another dimension to the Leipzig attack and put in a top display against Bayern Munich.

Forsberg’s passing is his biggest strength. He used that to good effect by dropping deep to try and pick out the duo of Kluivert and Nkunku. Angelino and Nordi Mukiele also made some good overlapping runs against Bayern Munich.

Magical ✨🔴⚪ #RBLeipzig #FCBRBL 2-3 (48') pic.twitter.com/4n8i6pbk13

— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) December 5, 2020

The three-man Leipzig midfield essentially turned into four in the deeper positions, and the three-pronged press worked well in the Bayern Munich half.

Forsberg, who ended the game with two key passes, was taken off around the hour mark to presumably keep him fresh for the Manchester United Champions League game in midweek.

#4 Jamal Musiala impresses for Bayern Munich again

Jamal Musiala

After an impressive outing against Atletico Madrid, Jamal Musiala once again impressed for Bayern Munich against Leipzig. Unlike the game against Atletico Madrid, Musiala had less time on the ball but coped well under pressure.

He scored the equaliser after coming on for Martinez in the first half. Musiala was solid with his passing and ball distribution. His finish was a touch of class, and he showed incredible composure for a 17-year-old.

Jamal Musiala steps up for Bayern! 🔥The 17-year-old subs on and scores fives minutes later ✨ pic.twitter.com/VYkXhBusNn

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 5, 2020

The Bayern Munich teenager ended the game with 52 passes and shielded the ball well despite the Leipzig press. He showed that he could be called upon even in the big games. Musiala is definitely a player the German and English FA could fight for in the coming year.

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#5 Daniel Sibert, the referee, has a good game

Daniel Sibert

It might be odd talking about the referee in a thrilling 3-3 game, but that’s how good the official was in the Bayern Munich-Leipzig game.

Despite the VAR and all the technical assistance on the sidelines, referees all over Europe have had a bad time of late. However, Daniel Siebert allowed the game to flow, and it helped produced an enthralling six-goal thriller between the top two teams in the Bundesliga this season.

Tackles and challenges flew in early on in the game, as both teams played some high-intensity football. Siebert could have easily interrupted the game and ask the players to lay back a bit. But that wasn’t the case.

FT | Bayern Munich 3-3 RB Leipzig - incredible game, RBL started without a recognised striker but Emil Forsberg was magnificent as the #9. Phenomenal tempo, referee was excellent tonight. Kinglsey Coman with a hat-trick of assists. Two points separate these two at the top. Wow.

— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) December 5, 2020

In the end, a good game ensued. There were no questionable decisions, bad tackles or distasteful moments from both Bayern Munich and Leipzig.