Xherdan Shaqiri scored Bayern Munich's second-half equalizer after coming on as a first-half substitute, but the Switzerland international's first Bundesliga goal was not enough to secure a new league record.
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Xherdan Shaqiri scored Bayern Munich's second-half equalizer after coming on as a first-half substitute, but the Switzerland international's first Bundesliga goal was not enough to secure a new league record.
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Thorben Marx celebrates his teammates after giving the visitors a 21st-minute lead, dampening the Bayern fans' prematch party mood.
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Thorben Marx celebrates his teammates after giving the visitors a 21st-minute lead, dampening the Bayern fans' prematch party mood.
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Shaqiri then came on seven minutes before the halftime break after fellow summer signing Javi Martinez went off with an injury.
Spaniard subbed —
Shaqiri then came on seven minutes before the halftime break after fellow summer signing Javi Martinez went off with an injury.
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Last season's top scorer Mario Gomez replaced Mario Mandzukic after the interval, and was involved as Bayern drew level on the hour mark.
Super Mario —
Last season's top scorer Mario Gomez replaced Mario Mandzukic after the interval, and was involved as Bayern drew level on the hour mark.
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However, Bayern's Christmas celebrations were more muted than expected after failing to secure the victory needed to guarantee surpassing Borussia Dortmund's record of a 10-point mid-winter lead. Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen can cut the gap to nine by winning on Saturday.
Record in sight —
However, Bayern's Christmas celebrations were more muted than expected after failing to secure the victory needed to guarantee surpassing Borussia Dortmund's record of a 10-point mid-winter lead. Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen can cut the gap to nine by winning on Saturday.
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The Allianz Arena was lit up with a laser show to farewell the players, who will start a four-week break after Tuesday's German Cup game at Augsburg.
Laser light —
The Allianz Arena was lit up with a laser show to farewell the players, who will start a four-week break after Tuesday's German Cup game at Augsburg.
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