Bayern Munich 1 Hoffenheim 1: Thomas Muller misses a last-gasp sitter as fairytale continues for Julian Nagelsmann
Carlo Ancelotti's team came unstuck with second home draw of season, while visitors remain third with unlikely point
BAYERN MUNICH were held to a shock draw by one of the Bundesliga’s surprise packages of the season.
Hoffenheim — who are managed by 29-year-old Julian Nagelsmann — found themselves in third place prior to kick-off.
And they showed their position is now fluke as they took the lead through Kerem Demirbay after just 16 minutes.
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In their first real attack of the afternoon, Nadiem Amiri found space down the left and pulled the ball back for the Turkish striker to fire past Manuel Neuer.
But Bayern — who were sporting a special friendly eco-friendly kit made out of recycled marine plastic debris — were level just 18 minutes later as Hoffenheim were punished for their first mistake of the afternoon.
Arjen Robben sprung in Douglas Costa whose wonderful cross was sent through his own goalkeeper’s by Steven Zuber.
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However, despite a Bayern onslaught, the expected goalrush did not arrive.
Mats Hummels hit the post with just two minutes remaining — but Thomas Muller will be having nightmares about his stoppage time miss.
The German international found himself free inside the six-yard box, but somehow managed to hit the ball wide with practically the last kick of the game.
After an explosive start to the season, Carlo Ancelotti has struggled in recent weeks — and this is their second 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga in their last three home matches.
Bayern extend their lead to three points, but a victory for Leipzig over Mainz would bring them level.
Meanwhile, the fairytale continues for Hoffenheim and Nagelsmann as they stay in third place, despite Borussia Dortmund winning and closing the gap.