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Bayern Munich shared a point with Union Berlin on Saturday, as the fixture ended in a 1-1 draw. The visitors rescued a point for themselves after going a goal down within just four minutes.
The hosts took the lead early on, as Grischa Proemel headed one in from a corner. They could have scored more if not for Manuel Neuer's heroic performance.
Robert Lewandowski scored once again to salvage a point for the visitors. The Polish international tapped in a perfect cross from Kingsley Coman to settle the scores and keep Bayern Munich at the top of the table.
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Here are the five major talking points from the match.
#5 Robert Lewandowski rescues Bayern Munich yet again
Robert Lewandowski scored in the 67th minute of the game to level the scores. The Polish international poked one in after some brilliant work from Coman on the byline. The visitors trailed for the majority of the game, but it was Lewandowski who rescued a point for his side.
With his goal, he took his tally to 13 goals in the Bundesliga this season. On his 200th appearance for the club, he put in a solid performance. Lewandowski looked threatening throughout the match and had the opposition back-line gasping for breath.
#4 Union Berlin failed to capitalize on their chances
Union Berlin were the better side in this hardfought fixture. The hosts looked really dangerous every time they were on a break. Their attacks were filled with intensity and displayed real purpose.
The hosts started off the game with a flyer, as they came close to scoring a goal in the opening minute. Their vigor was soon rewarded as they scored a goal within four minutes, sending Bayern Munich behind.
Union Berlin could have wrapped the game up in the first half itself if not for Manuel Neuer. They definitely were the better side as they created quite a few big chances to put the game to bed, but failed to punish Bayern Munich.
#3 Manuel Neuer comes up big for Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer was the only reason why Union Berlin were just restricted to one goal throughout the game against Bayern Munich. Although he failed to keep a clean sheet, there was nothing he could have done for Union Berlin's opener of the night.
Neuer made some brilliant saves over the course of the game. The German international made a stunning stop in the opening minute to deny Taiwo Awoniyi.
Neuer denied Awoniyi yet again in the 22nd minute of the game to ensure Bayern Munich still had a fighting chance. Game after game, he's proving why he is so instrumental to this Bayern squad.
#2 Bayern Munich turned the screw in the second half
Until half-time, it looked as if Union Berlin would bag all three points. The hosts were attacking relentlessly and the visitors looked lost for answers. But Bayern Munich came out in the second half looking much better. They attacked with more directness, looked sharp, and had real purpose.
Kingsley Coman and Lewandowski turned up the heat for Bayern Munich. The two started breaking the lines as they combined well. They were finally rewarded in the 67th minute as Lewandowski scored after some outstanding work from the Frenchman to set him up.
#1 Bayern Munich look weary
The Bavarians have started looking weary. With this exhausting run of fixtures, players have started looking tired. They lacked the desire and looked sluggish for the entirety of the game.
Union Berlin's intensity had no match as Bayern Munich struggled to assert their hold over the game. There were instances where the visitors completely switched off.
Hansi Flick's men have been lacking rhythm for quite some time now, and they will be looking forward to the Christmas break in order to get back to their usual selves.
