Bayern Munich had 33 shots with 20 on target, but a world-class performance from Yann Sommer held them to just one goal.
Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer was “delighted” to deliver a record-breaking performance on a “really tough day” at Bayern Munich.
Switzerland international Sommer made a sensational 19 saves, the most on record in a single game in Europe’s top five leagues, to help his team to a 1-1 draw against the champions.
Gladbach took a first-half lead against the run of play through Marcus Thuram, but a second-half onslaught from Julian Nagelsmann’s side ramped up the pressure on the visitors.
However, Sommer made save after save and looked impenetrable until Bayern finally found a way through as Leroy Sane picked out the bottom-left corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
The hosts pushed for a winner, but Sommer held firm to earn Gladbach a hard-fought draw.
He prevented a staggering 3.3 goals according to expected goals on target data.
Yann Sommer told Sky Sport:
“I’m glad I did a good job, so we can take a point today.
“It was a really tough day today, because we know how much power and pressure Bayern exert on opponents.
“The defence can’t keep everything out, so I’m delighted that I had such a good game.”
Yann Sommer has been linked with a move away from Gladbach.
With Manchester United reportedly interested in the former Basel keeper.
And he indicated he would discuss his future in the next week, adding:
“I’ve been here for eight years, so of course, I feel at home here. It’s like a family”
“But we’ll still sit down and have a chat in the next few days.”
Yann Sommer’s performance will go down in history as one of the best Bundesliga goalkeeper’s performances.
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