Bayern Munich secured their record-extending 34th Bundesliga title on Sunday, officially reclaiming the German championship after Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg. The result also marked a historic moment for England captain Harry Kane, who claimed the first major trophy of his professional career.
Bayern’s dramatic 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig on Saturday had left the door slightly open for defending champions Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso’s side needed a victory at Freiburg to delay Bayern’s title celebrations — but despite a late comeback, they fell short.
Freiburg surged to a two-goal lead through a stunning long-range strike from Maximilian Eggestein and an own goal by Piero Hincapie early in the second half. Leverkusen, who made Bundesliga history last season by winning the title unbeaten, showed resilience with a sublime solo effort from Florian Wirtz and a stoppage-time header by Jonathan Tah.
However, they were unable to find a decisive third goal, leaving Bayern Munich mathematically uncatchable atop the Bundesliga table with two games remaining.
Kane Celebrates First Major Title
England striker Harry Kane, who missed Bayern’s clash with Leipzig through suspension, watched Leverkusen’s draw alongside his teammates in Munich. The former Tottenham Hotspur star, who joined Bayern last summer in search of silverware, will now lift his first major trophy when Bayern host Borussia Mönchengladbach next Saturday.
Kane celebrated the achievement on social media, posting: “We are the champions!!”
Leverkusen’s Focus Shifts to Summer Transfers
Leverkusen’s title hopes may have ended, but attention now turns to the futures of key figures. Head coach Xabi Alonso, under contract until 2026, has been strongly linked with a return to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz — whose deal runs through 2027 — is reportedly on Bayern Munich’s radar for a blockbuster summer move.
Jonathan Tah, the Germany international defender, confirmed he would leave Leverkusen on a free transfer after a decade at the club. He’s been linked with Barcelona and Bayern, stating post-match: “We’ll see where I play next season.”
Bundesliga Records and Champions League Race
Despite the disappointment, Leverkusen’s draw extended their unbeaten away run to 33 Bundesliga games — equaling a record set by Bayern Munich. Freiburg’s point keeps them in fourth place, one point ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the race for a coveted UEFA Champions League spot.
Elsewhere, Holstein Kiel kept their survival hopes alive with a crucial 3-1 win over Augsburg, courtesy of a brace from Alexander Bernhardsson and a Shuto Machino penalty.
Eintracht Frankfurt could take a significant step towards Champions League qualification later on Sunday with a derby victory at Mainz.
