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Jadon Sancho saves Dortmund, Bayern Munich battle back

Jonathan Harding
January 3, 2021

Earlier than ever before, the Bundesliga returned to action. On just the second day of 2021, matchday 14 in Germany's top flight saw one of the goals of the season, Erling Haaland's return and a big Bayern comeback.

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Jadon Sancho celebrates his goal for Borussia Dortmud
Jadon Sancho finally broke his goal drought with a late goal against WolfsburgImage: Tim Groothuis/Witters/Pool/picture alliance

Did Bayern Munich win this weekend?

They did, although in far more dramatic fashion than expected. Bayern were 2-0 down at halftime to struggling Mainz after a surprisingly poor start, but thanks to three superb saves by Manuel Neuer and five goals in the second half Bayern ended the day as winners.

Joshua Kimmich's diving header turned the tide for Bayern
Joshua Kimmich's header five minutes after the restart inspired Bayern to their comebackImage: Gunter Schiffmann/AFP/Getty Images

Did Borussia Dortmund win this weekend?

Yes, they beat Wolfsburg at home thanks to a Manuel Akanji header and a superb solo goal late on from Jadon Sancho. Both teams had chances in both halves but Dortmund just about edged the second half.

Manuel Akanji celebrates with Erling Haaland
Manuel Akanji goal proved the differenceImage: Leon Kuegeler/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

Did Schalke finally win a game in the Bundesliga?

No. Hertha Berlin spoiled Christian Gross' debut as Schalke head coach with fine goals in either half. Had Mark Uth taken his chance in the first 45 minutes, it might have been a different game for the visitors. Instead, the 3-0 defeat means Schalke's winless run extends to 30 league games.

What was the game of the weekend in the Bundesliga?

Other than Bayern's comeback fun against Mainz, RB Leipzig's away win in Stuttgart had almost everything. Gregor Kobel made a handful of great saves, including a penalty, as Stuttgart threatened to hold on. But RB Leipzig did eventually take one of their chances in a game that was far more entertaining than its narrow scoreline suggested.

Gregor Kobel saves a penalty
Gregor Kobel's penalty save with his outstretched boot was one of many highlightsImage: Roger Petzsche/Picture Point LE/imago images

What does the Bundesliga top six look like?

1. Bayern Munich — 33 points
2. RB Leipzig — 31
3. Leverkusen — 28
4. Borussia Dortmund — 25
5. Union Berlin— 24
6. Wolfsburg — 24

Who is in the Bundesliga relegation zone?

16. Bielefeld — 10 points
17. Mainz — 6
18. Schalke — 4

Who scored the best goal in the Bundesliga this weekend?

Nadiem Amiri, who will be annoyed this magical goal will likely be lost in the history books after Leverkusen lost in Frankfurt.

Who was the best player in the Bundesliga this weekend?

Honorable mentions go to Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin) after his goal and assist, Gregor Kobel (Stuttgart) for his aforementioned string of saves and Vladimir Darida (Hertha Berlin) for a pair of assists, but Jadon Sancho looked great this weekend. After missing a good chance in the first half, Sancho recovered to assist Dortmund's first and then dance his way to a second, his first Bundesliga goal of the season.

What was the funniest thing said in the Bundesliga this weekend?