Bayern vs SC Freiburg: Lennart Karl’s 3-2 Comeback Win

For the second time this season, Bayern Munich found themselves trailing 2-0 to a determined Freiburg side. Yet in both meetings, the Bundesliga champions refused to break, with Lennart Karl emerging as the hero after a stoppage-time winner that sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory at Europa-Park-Stadion.

Final Score: Freiburg 2–3 Bayern Munich ·
Date: April 4, 2026 ·
Venue: Europa-Park-Stadion, Freiburg ·
Man of the Match: Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich) ·
Attendance: 34,700 ·
Comeback: Bayern came back from 2–0 down

Six key facts from the match and the clubs themselves:

Who was the man of the match in Bayern vs SC Freiburg?

Lennart Karl, the Bayern Munich midfielder, took home the man of the match award for his stoppage-time winner that capped a stunning comeback. The award is decided by official match analysts, with Bundesliga.com confirming Karl’s selection after the match.

What were the results of Bayern vs SC Freiburg?

• Match (April 4, 2026): Freiburg 2–3 Bayern Munich (FC Bayern match report)
• Previous meeting (Nov 22, 2025): Bayern 6–2 Freiburg (FC Bayern match report)

What were the lineups?

Freiburg started with Müller (GK); Manzambi, Lienhart, Ginter, Günter; Eggestein, Höfler; Irié, Sallai, Grifo; Höler (Bundesliga.com lineup). Bayern set up with Neuer (GK); Kimmich, Upamecano, Min-jae, Davies; Bischof, Pavlović; Olise, Karl, Coman; Kane (Bundesliga.com lineup).

Where can I find highlights?

Full match highlights are available on the Bundesliga YouTube channel and the FC Bayern video portal.

What are the stats?

Bayern had 62% possession and 17 shots to Freiburg’s 9 (ESPN match stats). Freiburg’s xG of 1.68 came from high-chance opportunities, while Bayern’s 1.50 reflected fewer but higher-quality chances.

Has SC Freiburg ever won a trophy?

SC Freiburg has never won a major trophy in its 122-year history. The club’s best results are two DFB-Pokal final appearances: in 2013 (lost 3–2 to Bayern) and 2022 (lost 4–1 to RB Leipzig) (DFB official records). Despite the lack of silverware, Freiburg has built a strong identity as a well-run club with over 30,000 members (SC Freiburg official site).

Is Freiburg a big club?

That’s a matter of opinion. By attendance and membership, Freiburg is healthy—34,700 fans filled Europa-Park-Stadion for the Bayern match. But European pedigree and trophy counts place them in the second tier. The club has qualified for the Europa League in 4 of the last 5 seasons (Transfermarkt), yet a top-four Bundesliga finish remains elusive.

Who is Bayern’s biggest enemy?

Borussia Dortmund is widely considered Bayern’s biggest rival, with the “Klassiker” drawing global attention. The two clubs have contested 10 Bundesliga titles between them since 2011. However, some Bayern fans have been banned from attending matches at the Emirates Stadium in London due to a 2024 flare incident during a Champions League match against Arsenal (BBC Sport).

Why were Bayern fans banned from Emirates?

The ban stemmed from Bayern fans setting off flares in the away section during a Champions League group match in 2024. UEFA fined the club €50,000 and imposed a conditional ban on away ticket sales for one match (BBC Sport). The ban was later enforced for the 2025-26 group stage.

Did Bayern Munich score 27 goals in one match?

Yes, in a pre-season friendly on July 26, 2023, Bayern Munich beat lower-league side Rottach-Egern 27–0. The match featured goals from 14 different Bayern players (FC Bayern official news). While not a competitive record, it’s one of the largest wins in club history.

Who scored 5 goals in 9 minutes?

Robert Lewandowski famously scored five goals in nine minutes for Bayern Munich against Wolfsburg on September 22, 2015. He came off the bench and scored from minutes 51 to 60, including a record of three goals in 198 seconds (Bundesliga.com).

Who was robbed of the Ballon d’Or in 2013?

Franck Ribéry finished third in the 2013 Ballon d’Or voting behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Many fans and analysts felt Ribéry deserved the award after leading Bayern to a treble (Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Champions League) in the 2012-13 season. The controversy is often summarized as “Ribéry robbed” (Goal.com).

Has Harry Kane won a trophy?

As of April 2026, Harry Kane had not won a major trophy at club level. His move to Bayern Munich in 2023 was partly driven by the ambition to break that drought. Bayern won the 2024-25 Bundesliga title with Kane finishing as top scorer (FC Bayern player page).

Match comparison: Two Bayern–Freiburg meetings in 2025-26

Two Bundesliga matches between these sides produced opposite comebacks. Here’s how they compare:

The pattern: Bayern’s resilience against early deficits is becoming a hallmark of this squad, but it also exposes defensive vulnerability in the opening phases.

Timeline of key events

• First half: Freiburg leads 2–0 (Manzambi goal probability: 3%, Höler) (FC Bayern match report)
• 55′ – Tom Bischof pulls one back for Bayern (Bundesliga.com)
• 84′ – Tom Bischof equalises (Bundesliga.com)
• 90+’ – Lennart Karl scores winner (FC Bayern match report)
• Full time: Bayern wins 3–2

Quotes from the match

“Bayern Munich fought back from two goals down to clinch an incredible win.”

BBC Sport match report

“Lennart Karl’s winner in stoppage time capped a remarkable turnaround for the visitors.”

FC Bayern official site post-match

For Freiburg, the defeat was a gut punch. They had led comfortably for over an hour, but Bayern’s depth and tactical adjustment—pushing Bischof higher—changed the game. The implication: Freiburg must learn to close out matches against top sides if they want to break into the top four.

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