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.