Bayern Munich are emotional in the Bundesliga title race after a 2-1 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

Julian Nagelsmann, Bayern MunichPhoto: Martin Meissner/AP/Profimedia

Bayer Leverkusen beat Bayern Munich – Borussia Dortmund remain top

Xabi Alonso achieved a very important success for his coaching career.

Leverkusen’s Spanish technician managed to beat his former team at the end of a very good match played by the hosts.

The reigning champions opened the scoring in the first half thanks to Joshua Kimmich (22nd minute), who scored the visitors’ only shot in the opening 45 minutes.

In the second half, Exekiel Palacios restored the tie with a shot from 11 meters (min. 55).

In the 73rd minute, the hosts received another penalty, and the same Palacios converted the penalty and established the final score.

Bundesliga standings

1. Borussia Dortmund 53b

2. Bayern Munich 52b

3. Berlin Union 48 p

4. RB Leipzig 45p

5. Freiburg 45p

6. Eintracht Frankfurt 40p

7. Wolfsburg 38p

8. Bayer Leverkusen 37p