Mass protests... A controversial comeback for Bayern Munich ahead of their clash with Real Madrid

Bayern went into the match looking to take control early on, despite the absence of several key players, most notably the injured Harry Kane and substitute Michael Olise, but they came up against a well-organised defence and a brilliant performance from Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, who saved more than one dangerous attempt, most notably a shot from Joshua Kimmich.

Despite Bayern’s efforts, it was the home side who struck first at the start of the second half, when Johan Manzambi fired a powerful shot from outside the box into the net in the 46th minute.

Freiburg continued to press, which resulted in a second goal in the 71st minute, following a fine cross from Jan-Niklas Beste, which Lukas Höler met with a powerful close-range shot into the net, putting his side 2-0 ahead.

Bayern did not give up despite falling behind, and signs of a comeback began to emerge following the attacking substitutions made by the manager.

In the 81st minute, Tom Bechow unleashed a rocket of a shot from outside the box that nestled in the left corner, reducing the deficit to 2-1 and reigniting the atmosphere of the match.

As the eight minutes of stoppage time began, the match turned into a real footballing thriller.

In the 90+2nd minute, Tom Bechow stole the show once again, firing a long-range shot into the bottom-right corner to level the score at 2-2.

In the 90th minute plus 9 seconds, Linart Karl scored the winner for Bayern following a well-organised team move, amidst strong protests from the Freiburg players, who claimed the goal had come after stoppage time had ended.

The closing minutes were marked by palpable tension, with numerous yellow cards shown to protesting Freiburg players, before referee Daniel Siebert blew the final whistle in the 90th minute plus 12 seconds.

With this dramatic victory, Bayern Munich have taken their tally to 73 points at the top of the Bundesliga, continuing their steady march towards the title.

The Bavarian side will be hoping to capitalise on this morale-boosting victory ahead of their eagerly anticipated clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League.