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Bayern Munich squander two-goal lead to lose at Moenchengladbach

Bayern Munich squander a 2-goal advantage; suffering a 3-2 loss at Borussia Monchengladbach.

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have squandered a 2-goal advantage; suffering a 3-2 loss at Borussia Monchengladbach.

Bayern broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, when Robert Lewandowski scored his 20th goal of the campaign from the spot.

The Bavarians doubled the lead 6 minutes later, thanks to Leon Goretzka.

Gladbach cut the deficit to one in the 36th minute through Jonas Hofmann, before the German scored the equalizer in 1st-half stoppage time.

The hosts completed their comeback 4 minutes after the break, thanks to a sensational shot by Florian Neuhaus.

Despite Bayern’s second defeat of the season, the Bavarians are still at the top on 33 points, two clear of Leipzig, who take on Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Gladbach are 7th on 24 points.