Karius knocks Bayern off the top after 67 Bundesliga rounds

Bayern Munich’s 67-matchday grip on the Bundesliga lead ended at Schalke, where Loris Karius produced two crucial saves to preserve a 0-0 draw. The result left Bayern fourth, behind Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund and Elversberg, all of whom have six points.

Bayern controlled possession but lacked its usual force and precision in attack. Harry Kane and Michael Olise began on the bench, with Kane entering for the entire second half. His late shot in the 89th minute appeared to offer Bayern a way through, but Karius turned it away with a superb left-handed save.

The goalkeeper also denied Bayern in the first half, when the visitors managed only two shots. Schalke defended deep and struggled to create much beyond its defensive performance, but the newly promoted side held firm throughout the match.

Vincent Kompany introduced Olise and Jamal Musiala in the 57th minute. Musiala returned after two collapses linked in the article to a neurological disorder during preseason. Bayern added more attacking resources, yet its dominance became frustration as Schalke protected the point.

Kane entered with 98 Bundesliga goals to his name, but even the club’s leading scorer could not restore Bayern’s usual control. For the first time since September 1, 2024, Bayern ended a Bundesliga match without scoring and surrendered first place.