This archive report was first published on 16 May 2020.
RB Leipzig's title aspirations took a hit as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Freiburg in the Bundesliga restart on May 16, 2020. The match marked the return of the German top-flight league after a coronavirus-induced suspension.
Julian Nagelsmann's third-placed side trailed league leaders Bayern Munich by four points ahead of the reigning champions' visit to Union Berlin on Sunday. Freiburg midfielder Robin Koch's late effort was ruled out by VAR, potentially altering the outcome of the match.
Leipzig's title hopes had begun to slip away before the lockdown, with back-to-back draws against Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg in March leaving them five points off the pace.
Players and coaches on the bench wore protective masks in compliance with the stringent safety guidelines implemented to allow the Bundesliga to resume.
Leipzig dominated possession in the second half but failed to capitalize on their opportunities, with Ademola Lookman volleying wide when unmarked in the 57th minute.
Freiburg goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow made a crucial save to deny Timo Werner a 28th goal of the season, before Yussuf Poulsen headed past him in the 77th minute to level the score.
