Smooth return for Bayern Munich.
After a 69-day truce due in particular to the World Cup, the Bundesliga resumed its rights in Germany and the Bavarians opened the dance in Leipzig.
In the third place in the championship, the Munich residents were held in check despite the goal of Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting shortly before half-time (37th).
A few minutes earlier, the former Paris Saint-Germain striker thought he had offered an assist to Leon Goretzka but the goal was disallowed for offside at the start of the action.
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Despite a diligent performance from Yan Sommer, recruited this week to compensate for the absence of Manuel Neuer until the end of the season, Bayern were joined in the 52nd minute, after a goal from Marcel Halstenberg.
FCB have not been inspired to worry Leipzig further but remain five points clear of Freiburg, who travel to Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Upamecano in difficulty on recovery
This 16th day of the championship was also an opportunity for the French vice-world champions to sign their return.
If Lucas Hernandez, injured in the cruciate ligaments at the start of the World Cup, is still on the flank for a good while, Benjamin Pavard, who played right side, and Dayot Upamecano, in difficulty in the recovery in central defense, started the part.
Kingsley Coman came on in the 68th minute.
Bayern are not spared from injuries.
Beyond Lucas and Neuer, Sadio Mané is injured in the knee while Noussair Mazraoui suffers from complications linked to Covid.
Julian Nagelsmann's team still has four Bundesliga games and a cup game to get used to before the first leg (February 14) of the Champions League round of 16 against PSG at the Parc des Princes.
