Tom Bischof's late double completes stunning Bayern Munich comeback
Tom Bischof scored two dramatic late goals to inspire a remarkable Bayern Munich comeback, securing a 3-2 victory over SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Friday. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, brought on as a second-half substitute, netted in the 82nd and 92nd minutes to overturn a two-goal deficit before Lennart Karl struck a 99th-minute winner for the record champions.
Bayern travelled to the Europa-Park Stadion without injured striker Harry Kane and suspended forward Nicolas Jackson, and for over 80 minutes they were outplayed by a vibrant Freiburg side. Manuel Neuer was forced into several key saves in the first half to keep the scores level, but the hosts finally broke through just after the restart. Junior Adamu set up Brighton Manzambi, who curled a superb effort from 20 yards past Neuer to give Freiburg a deserved lead.
The advantage was doubled in the 71st minute when Lucas Höler powerfully headed home a Vincenzo Grifo corner, seemingly sealing a famous win for Christian Streich's team. According to match statistics, Freiburg had comfortably controlled the game until that point. Bayern, however, displayed the resilience that has defined their season under Vincent Kompany, with the introduction of Michael Olise and Bischof from the bench proving pivotal.
Bischof, who joined Bayern from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2024, had been a peripheral figure for much of the campaign. His first goal came after a clever pass from Karl, as he deftly turned past Yuito Suzuki and fired low past Noah Atubolu. His second was a moment of pure individual quality, receiving the ball on the edge of the box before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top corner to level the score. The comeback was completed deep into added time when Karl finished a flowing team move, sparking wild celebrations from the travelling supporters.
The victory maintains Bayern's four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table with four matches remaining. For Bischof, the performance represents a significant personal breakthrough, showcasing his technical ability and composure under extreme pressure. His brace will provide Kompany with a welcome selection headache ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg next week, offering a credible alternative in advanced midfield areas. The nature of the win, achieved without key attacking personnel, underscores the squad depth and fighting spirit Kompany has instilled this season.
