What a chance for Hinterseer to fire in a late equaliser! A deep cross finds Leckie completely unmarked on the right-hand side of the Bayern penalty area, and he manages to bring the ball down quickly before cutting a pass back to the Austrian striker. It meets him in a pocket of space and he immediately unleashes a thumping strike towards goal, but it misses the near post by the narrowest of margins before flying out for a goal-kick.
90'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of added time.
89'
M. Leckie gets yellow.
S. Rode enters the game and replaces Thiago Alcântara.
Bayern have made their final change of the game, with Thiago making way for Rode for the final few minutes.
Bayern sit deep and defend well against another Ingolstadt attacking move before Kimmich tries to kick-start a counter-attack, but he's quickly clattered into by hefty sliding challenge from Leckie, leaving the referee with no choice but to show the Australian a late yellow card.
87'
Ingolstadt break forward once again before winning themselves a free-kick deep down the right wing. Gross steps up and launches a deep cross over towards the far post, but Neuer does well to dart out and deal with the danger with a strong and confident catch.
85'
Ingolstadt push plenty of bodies forward as they try to find a late equaliser, but they're unable to find a way through the sea of white shirts camped in front of them. The ball then bounces out to Roger, but the Brazilian is unable to control the ball well enough before committing a clumsy foul that results in a free-kick for Bayern that, unsurprisingly, the league leaders take their time with.
83'
S. Lex gets yellow.
Lex joins Benatia in receiving a yellow card soon after coming on to the pitch, as he quickly closes down Neuer before unnecessarily sticking out a foot and tripping the goalkeeper to the ground after he had blasted the ball back up the pitch.
82'
S. Lex enters the game and replaces D. Lezcano.
Lex comes on to replace Lezcano in what will be Ingolstadt's final alteration of the game.
80'
R. Lewandowski gets yellow.
Lewandowski tangles with Roger as the two battle for the ball just outside of the Ingolstadt penalty area, resulting in the Polish striker picking up a late yellow card.
79'
Bayern seem to have taken their foot off the pedal slightly, and, as a result, Ingolstadt are finding it easier to spend large sections of time on the ball deep inside the visitors' half of the pitch. However, the hosts are struggling to do much with it, and they haven't caused Neuer too many problems during what has been a relatively comfortable second period for the league leaders.
77'
L. Hinterseer enters the game and replaces M. Hartmann.
Hartmann receives a rousing round of applause from the Ingolstadt fans as he makes his way off the pitch to be replaced by Hinterseer.
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75'
T. Müller gets yellow.
Bayern work the ball around quickly before Muller picks it up deep inside the Ingolstadt half of the pitch, but he's quickly put under pressure by Morales and is eventually dispossessed by the American. The two tangle before the German sticks out a foot and catches the midfielder in the thigh, resulting in him receiving his fourth yellow card of the season.
73'
Gross twists and turns on the right flank before sending a dangerous cross into the heart of the Bayern penalty area, but Benatia is just about able to deal with the danger by firing a clearance over the top of the crossbar and out for a corner. The set-piece is initially well dealt with by the visitors before the ball bounces out to Suttner, but the full-back's thumping volley fails to trouble Neuer and sails harmlessly out of play.
71'
What an opportunity for Ingolstadt! The number 9 breaks through the Bayern back line with ease and immediately charges towards the edge of the penalty area. He then beats Neuer with a great low shot that looks set for the bottom left-hand corner of the net, but it ends up rolling just wide of the far post and out for a goal-kick.
69'
Costa is clumsily brought crashing to the ground by Da Costa, resulting in a free-kick for Bayern in a dangerous position deep down the left wing. The set-piece is sent towards the far post, where a group of white shirts are patiently waiting, but it's fired straight into the hands of Ozcan, who does well to hold on to the ball whilst being blinded by the sun.
67'
Ingolstadt enjoy a good spell of possession inside the Bayern half of the pitch before Roger sends a lovely cross over to Gross just inside the penalty area. He brings the ball down well before looking to shoot, but just as he's about to the linesman's flag is raised for offside, much to the annoyance of the home fans, who aren't at all happy with that decision.
65'
Vital tackle by Thiago! A half-hearted Bayern attacking move breaks down, allowing Ingolstadt to fly forward on a quick counter-attack. Hartmann holds the ball up well in the middle of the pitch before spinning and finding Leckie on the edge of the visitors' penalty area, but the Spanish midfielder is there to dispossess the Australian with a great interception before he can test Neuer.
63'
A. Morales enters the game and replaces A. Cohen.
Ingolstadt have made their first change of the afternoon, with Morales coming on to replace Cohen.
62'
Great stop by Ozcan! Bayern quickly come back once again before Muller breaks through the Ingolstadt back line to latch on to a wonderful pass from Costa. The German then tries to slot a low pass under the Austrian goalkeeper, but he makes himself as big as possible and is able to parry the strong away with a strong save.
60'
Costa breaks down the left wing before earning his side a corner. The Brazilian steps up and tries to pick out Lewandowski with a curling cross, but it's poorly hit and fails to beat the first man at the near post before Ingolstadt comfortably deal with the danger.
58'
Chance for Costa! Muller is left in plenty of space over on the right wing and is able to charge forward before cutting inside and chipped a cross over to the Brazilian. It finds him unmarked just inside the Ingolstadt box, but he ends up firing his first-time half-volley just a yard or two wide of the far post.
57'
Rafinha enters the game and replaces F. Ribéry.
That will be Ribery's last involvement in the game, as he is replaced by Rafinha for the remainder of the game.
56'
Ribery flies through the Ingolstadt back line and latches on to a long pass forward on the left-hand side of the hosts' penalty area. He then tries to beat Ozcan with an audacious chipped shot over to the top right-hand corner of the net, but it's completely overhit and sails well wide of the goal.
55'
Martinez clumsily clips Leckie just outside of the Bayern penalty area on the right wing, and Ingolstadt are awarded a free-kick in a very dangerous position. Gross steps up and curls a dangerous cross into the box, but the visitors are easily able to deal with it before Roger is forced into playing the ball all the way back to Ozcan.
53'
Ingolstadt patiently work their way down the right flank, with Gross playing an important role in a well-worked attacking move. The midfielder then pokes a pass past Alaba and into the path of Da Costa, but the full-back runs out of pitch before he's able to whip a cross into the Bayern penalty area.
51'
Great strike by Alaba! Bayern push forward on a determined attacking move before Lewandowski sets up Muller on the edge of the Ingolstadt penalty area, but the German's low shot is deflected out for a corner. The set-piece initially fails to trouble the hosts before falling to Alaba, who skips past his marker before unleashing a wonderful low strike that flies just a yard or so wide of the far post.
49'
Ingolstadt move the ball around nicely before Leckie darts into the right-hand side of the Bayern penalty area on a great run after beating Martinez, but he's unable to meet a long pass forward from Gross before it rolls out of play for a goal-kick.
47'
The resulting free-kick is curled on to the head of Leckie, who is in a good position inside the penalty area, but the Australian is unable to direct his header towards goal and it ends up looping over the top of the crossbar and out for a Bayern goal-kick.
46'
M. Benatia enters the game and replaces Xabi Alonso.
M. Benatia gets yellow.
And we're underway once again!
Bayern have made one substitution during the break, with Alonso, who seemed to pick up a slight injury after clashing in the air with Leckie, making way for Benatia.
Benatia flies into the back of Leckie and brings the Australian crashing to the ground before being shown a yellow card after spending less than 15 seconds on the pitch. That's one way to make an introduction!
45' +1
And now Leckie goes close! Ingolstadt look dangerous on the counter, and they're causing Bayern plenty of problems when they do. This time it's Da Costa who sprints down the right flank before sending a bouncing cross into the heart of the penalty area, but the Australian is unable to make contact with the ball, despite his best efforts.
45'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be just one minute of added time.
44'
Another opportunity for Hartmann! Bayern immediately push forward from the restart and earn themselves a corner, but it fails to result in a chance on goal due to good defending from Ingolstadt. The hosts then break away on a quick counter-attack before the number 9 unleashes a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but there isn't quick enough power behind it to beat Neuer at the far post.
42'
Penalty goal scored by M. Hartmann for Ingolstadt!
GOAL! After plenty of arguing from the Bayern players, Hartmann steps up and fires a great strike that easily beats Neuer before nestling into the bottom left-hand corner of the net. Game on!
40'
PENALTY! Lezcano breaks down the right-hand side of the Bayern penalty area before cutting the ball back to Hartmann, who is in space just inside the box. He takes a quick touch and then looks to shoot, but before he's able to do so he's clattered into from behind by Alonso, leaving the referee with no choice but to award another penalty.
38'
Chance for Lezcano! The Paraguayan twists and turns deep inside the Bayern half of the pitch before being tripped over by Kimmich, resulting in a free-kick for the hosts in a dangerous position. The set-piece is sent over to the Ingolstadt striker, who meets it well in front of goal, but he's unable to direct his header towards goal and it ends up looping a yard or two over the top of the crossbar.
36'
Almost a hat-trick for Lewandowski! There's so much space available at the back, and Bayern are constantly taking advantage of Ingolstadt's incredibly high defensive line. Once again, the Polish striker breaks through the hosts' defence before rounding Ozcan inside the penalty area, but this time he takes the ball slightly too wide and is unable to slot the ball into the back of the net before before closed down by Hubner, who did well to get back in time.
34'
Leckie almost immediately pulls a goal back for Ingolstadt! Gross charges towards the edge of the penalty area before slotting a lovely low cross over towards the far post, where it finds the Australian. He sticks out a foot and meets the ball before trying to poke it past Neuer, but the Bayern goalkeeper is there to tip the attempt out for a corner.
32'
R. Lewandowski has scored a goal for Bayern Munich! Assist by Xabi Alonso.
Assist Xabier Alonso Olano
GOAL! Bayern have doubled their lead! The visitors patiently work the ball around deep inside the Ingolstadt half of the pitch before Alonso sends a beautiful pass through the hosts' defence and into the path of Lewandowski. The striker charges into the box and meets the ball before slotting a wonderful low shot past Ozcan and into the bottom left-hand corner of the net. That was a brilliantly worked goal by the league leaders!
30'
A lofted pass from Matip finds Da Costa, who is available in a pocket of space midway inside the Bayern half of the pitch on the right wing. The full-back initially controls the ball well before trying to beat Alaba, but the Austrian is easily able to close down the German before winning possession back for the visitors.
28'
What an opportunity for Ingolstadt to equalise! Once again, Bayern are far too sloppy at the back, allowing the hosts to hit them with a well-worked attacking move. Hartmann and Lezcano link up wonderfully just outside of the penalty area before the number 9 goes one-on-one with Neuer, but he ends up firing his close-range strike into the side-netting after beating the outstretched arm of the goalkeeper.
26'
Another chance for Ingolstadt! A terrible attempted clearance from Neuer can only find a red shirt, allowing the hosts to come back at the visitors once again. The ball is worked around quickly before Leckie spins past Martinez with ease on the edge of the box, but his rushed shot is completely mishit and ends up trickling into the hands of the Bayern goalkeeper.
25'
Ingolstadt go close! Hartmann breaks towards the edge of the Bayern penalty area before curling a lovely cross towards the far post, but it ends up flying just past the outstretched foots of Lezcano and Gross, both of whom were in great positions in front of goal after beating their markers.
23'
What a miss by Costa! Once again, Lewandowski holds up the ball well with his back to goal before spinning and finding the Brazilian winger with a lovely through-ball. He's onside and goes one-on-one with Ozcan before skipping past the goalkeeper with ease, but he's far too casual in possession and has the ball poked away from under his nose by Hubner before he can slot the ball into the back of an empty net. He really should have done better with that golden opportunity!
21'
Lewandowski and Cohen clash midway inside the Ingolstadt half of the pitch, leaving the Israeli midfielder in a heap on the floor and resulting in a free-kick for the hosts. It's fired up towards the corner flag on the right wing, where Hartmann is waiting patiently, but there's too much power behind the set-piece and it ends up sailing out of play for a goal-kick.
19'
Muller is starting to look dangerous in front of goal as he begins to find himself in an increasing amount of space whenever he pushes forward. Once again, a Bayern attacking move starts on the right wing before Lahm picks out Lewandowski, who spins quickly and then works the ball over to Muller. The forward takes a quick touch before trying to beat Ozcan, but his low shot is easily stopped by the Austrian goalkeeper.
17'
Bayern patiently work the ball around inside the Ingolstadt half of the pitch before Ribery and Alaba link up well just outside of the penalty area on the left wing. The Austrian then picks out Muller, who is in a pocket of space 20 yards away from the Ingolstadt goal, but the forward's rushed shot is poor and ends up rolling comfortably wide of the near post.
15'
Penalty goal scored by R. Lewandowski for Bayern Munich!
GOAL! Lewandowski steps up and coolly slots a well-placed strike past Ozcan and into the bottom right-hand corner of the net to give Bayern an early lead. The Ingolstadt fans aren't at all happy, however, as they seem to believe that Ribery went down far too easily.
14'
PENALTY! Costa embarks on a great run down the right flank as he weaves his way through a group of red shirts. He then sprints towards the Ingolstadt penalty area before teeing up Ribery with a lovely through-ball, but as soon as the Frenchman penetrates the box he's clipped by the outstretched foot of Matip, leaving the referee with no choice but to point to the spot. Surprisingly, he doesn't show anyone a red card, despite it looking as if the winger had been denied a clear goalscoring opportunity by the centre-back's clumsy challenge.
12'
Once again, Ribery works himself into a pocket of space deep down the left wing before trying to pick out Muller, who had made a good run into the Ingolstadt box, but this time the Frenchman's cross is poorly hit and is easily cut out by Ozcan, who is put under very little pressure.
10'
Ribery weaves his way down the left wing and cuts inside before chipping a lovely cross into the heart of the Ingolstadt penalty area. It sails over a sea of red shirts before almost finding Muller, but it ends up flying just past his outstretched foot before landing in the hands of Ozcan in the middle of the goal.
8'
Costa charges down the right flank and cuts inside before sending a low pass into the feet of Muller, but as soon as the forward meets the ball he's clattered into by Hubner, resulting in a free-kick in a dangerous position 30 yards away from goal. Alaba steps up and tries to curl a strike past Ozcan, but his strike on goal is poor and ends up looping comfortably over the top of the crossbar.
6'
Lezcano goes down inside the penalty area, but nothing is given! Ingolstadt work the ball around well as they patiently make their way down the right wing and find pockets of space as they do so. Da Costa then chips a deft pass into the path of the Paraguayan striker, who is in a great position in front of goal, but just as he's about to shoot he's bundled over from behind by Thiago. He immediately screams for a penalty, but the referee isn't interested and allows play to go on.
4'
Sloppy play at the back almost results in a chance on goal for Lezcano, but Neuer is just about able to get the ball out of his feet before the Paraguayan can close him down. However, a misplaced pass from Martinez can only find Cohen, but the midfielder's first touch is slightly too heavy and gifts possession back to Bayern deep inside their own half of the pitch.
2'
Bayern immediately try to push forward on a determined attacking move, but Roger does well to knick the ball back in the middle of the pitch before winning the hosts a free-kick near to the halfway line. It's sent short and worked around quickly before Ozcan blasts the ball back up the pitch, but the goalkeeper's attempted clearance is poor and sails out of play for a throw-in, handing possession back to the visitors.
1'
And we're off! Bayern get us underway, attacking from left to right.
Good afternoon and welcome to our live text commentary of today’s Bundesliga game between Ingolstadt and Bayern Munich at the Audi Sportpark.
Despite beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Allianz Arena, Tuesday evening saw Bayern knocked out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage for the third time in a row, leaving Pep Guardiola unable to win the coveted cup in his last season in charge of Die Roten. The agonising defeat, which came as a result of the away-goals rule, was a huge blow for the club, but they must now return their focus to the Bundesliga, where they require just one point from their final two games to win their fourth consecutive league title, a feat never before achieved by a German club. A win against Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend would have allowed them to clinch the trophy in front of their own fans, something that they haven’t done since 2000, but a rather lacklustre performance from the league leaders allowed the Foals to hold them to a 1-1 draw. As a result, fellow Bavarians Ingolstadt now await, and whilst their five-point gap indicates that the Bundesliga title is all but theirs, Bayern will be well aware that a slip-up today will make next weekend’s final clash at home to Hannover a very nervy affair.
There is no doubt that Ingolstadt’s first season in the Bundesliga has been an overwhelming success, and a plethora of impressive performances throughout the campaign means that they now have the opportunity to finish in the top half of the table, an achievement that wouldn’t have been thought possible at the start of the season. Sandwiched between Cologne and out-of-form Wolfsburg, Die Schanzer currently sit on 40 points in ninth place, but they have struggled to pick up positive results over the past few games. Darmstadt and, most recently, Hoffenheim, both of whom sit just outside of the relegation zone, beat Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men in recent weeks, whilst they were also held to a frustrating 2-2 draw against already-relegated Hannover when the two sides met two weeks ago. This afternoon’s game against their fellow Bavarians is certain to be a tough test for today’s hosts, but Ingolstadt currently have the fourth best defensive record in the Bundesliga and could prove difficult for Bayern to break down if they are able to rediscover the form that characterised their early-season performances.
There’s just over 15 minutes left to go until kick-off, so let’s have a look at how the two teams will be lining up this afternoon…
Ralph Hasenhuttl has decided to make four changes to the Ingolstadt side that lost 2-1 away to Hoffenheim last weekend, with Ramazan Ozcan, Markus Suttner, Almog Cohen and Mathew Leckie coming into the starting line-up to replace Orjan Nyland, Robert Bauer, Alfredo Morales and Stefan Lex, respectively.
Meanwhile, Bayern boss Pep Guardiola has made just two alterations to the side that were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid during the week, with Jerome Boateng and Arturo Vidal making way for Joshua Kimmich and Thiago Alcantara.
The two sides are making their way out onto the pitch, with just a few minutes to go until kick-off.
HALF-TIME: INGOLSTADT 1-2 BAYERN MUNICH
A Lewandowski double means that Bayern are now just 45 minutes away from a record-breaking fourth consecutive Bundesliga title, but Ingolstadt are pushing hard and causing them plenty of problems, particularly on the break. The visitors have looked open at the back and have struggled to deal with the runs of Lewandowski, Muller and Ribery, but at the other end the have been finding an increasing amount of joy, with Lezcano and, in particular, Hartmann looking dangerous. They can't be written off just yet, and, as a result, it looks as if Bayern have a difficult second half coming up after the break.
FULL-TIME: INGOLSTADT 1-2 BAYERN MUNICH
The referee blows his whistle for the final time and confirms that Bayern are Bundesliga champions for the fourth season in a row! They weren't quite at their best today but they certainly did enough to wrap up both the three points and the win, confirming that, once again, they are the best in Germany after enjoying another wonderful domestic season. They must now face Hannover in their final league game of the season before turning their attention to the cup final against Borussia Dortmund, which is a clash that Pep Guardiola will be desperate to win before leaving to join Manchester City.
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