Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany decided to rest key players against Hamburg after the international break and looked ahead to the season-deciding matchup with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
A starting line-up consisting mostly of backup players did not get off to a good start. The game came to a stalemate in the first half with little positive for Bayern.
Freiburg, though, looked very dangerous offensively with a few chances shot wide or denied by Manuel Neuer in goal. The home side's effort was eventually rewarded early in the second half when stand-out midfielder Johan Manzambi curled one in from 25 yards out for the opener.
Kompany brought on Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Konrad Laimer seeking the equaliser, but Freiburg delivered another shocking blow when Lucas Holer tapped one in following a corner.
When many Bayern fans already imagined a second defeat this Bundesliga season, an unexpected hero stepped up. Tom Bischof fired two thunderous long shots in the 81st and the 92nd minute to tie things up. And in dramatic fashion, Lennart Karl completed the comeback for Bayern in the 99th minute with a close-range shot.
Let us look at key takeaways for Bayern from the emotional rollercoaster in Europa Park Stadion.