Bayern Munich couldn't beat Schalke
Bayern Munich suffered further misery at Schalke 04 overnight as a stoppage time penalty forced them to settle for a 1-1 draw and let in Werder Bremen to replace them at the top with a 6-2 win over Nuremberg.
Bayern had been set to end their away jinx thanks to a 19th minute goal from Roque Santa Cruz but Bastian Schweinsteiger gave away a penalty to Schalke in stoppage time and Soren Larsen converted to level the scores.
The Bundesliga champions, beaten on all five of their previous visits to Schalke's World Cup stadium, then had Martin Demichelis sent off in a frantic finale.
The result meant Bremen's 6-2 home win over Nuremberg, featuring a hat-trick from Miroslav Klose (pictured) and two goals from strike partner Ivan Klasnic, was enough to take them top.
With nine matches played, Bremen and Bayern have 22 points apiece, with Thomas Schaaf's side ahead on goal difference.
Hamburg had Rafael van der Vaart sent off in a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to VfL Wolfsburg and slipped a place to third on 20 points. Schalke are fourth on 17.
Schalke had beaten Bayern in four league games and one Cup match dating back to their move into their 60,000-capacity Arena AufSchalke in 2001.
The venue's recent change of name to the Veltins Arena, following a new sponsorship deal, seemed about to herald a change as Bayern made a brilliant start.
Ze Roberto had a shot blocked in the first minute after a swift passing move carved through the Schalke midfield.
The Brazilian winger threatened again when he broke clear on the left only to shoot wildly when he might have picked out Santa Cruz for a simple chance.
He atoned soon afterwards, again making space on the left and this time sending in a cross for Santa Cruz to convert with a side-foot finish.
Bayern had plenty of chances to increase their lead, with Roy Makaay missing the target when clear on goal and Santa Cruz blasting wide with a clear shot from 10 metres.
Schalke failed to threaten Bayern until the final five minutes, as they launched a series of high balls into the box.
Two minutes into stoppage time, the tactic bore fruit as Schweinsteiger was adjudged to have shoved Larsen for the crucial penalty.
Bayern had been set to end their away jinx thanks to a 19th minute goal from Roque Santa Cruz but Bastian Schweinsteiger gave away a penalty to Schalke in stoppage time and Soren Larsen converted to level the scores.
The Bundesliga champions, beaten on all five of their previous visits to Schalke's World Cup stadium, then had Martin Demichelis sent off in a frantic finale.
The result meant Bremen's 6-2 home win over Nuremberg, featuring a hat-trick from Miroslav Klose (pictured) and two goals from strike partner Ivan Klasnic, was enough to take them top.
With nine matches played, Bremen and Bayern have 22 points apiece, with Thomas Schaaf's side ahead on goal difference.
Hamburg had Rafael van der Vaart sent off in a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to VfL Wolfsburg and slipped a place to third on 20 points. Schalke are fourth on 17.
Schalke had beaten Bayern in four league games and one Cup match dating back to their move into their 60,000-capacity Arena AufSchalke in 2001.
The venue's recent change of name to the Veltins Arena, following a new sponsorship deal, seemed about to herald a change as Bayern made a brilliant start.
Ze Roberto had a shot blocked in the first minute after a swift passing move carved through the Schalke midfield.
The Brazilian winger threatened again when he broke clear on the left only to shoot wildly when he might have picked out Santa Cruz for a simple chance.
He atoned soon afterwards, again making space on the left and this time sending in a cross for Santa Cruz to convert with a side-foot finish.
Bayern had plenty of chances to increase their lead, with Roy Makaay missing the target when clear on goal and Santa Cruz blasting wide with a clear shot from 10 metres.
Schalke failed to threaten Bayern until the final five minutes, as they launched a series of high balls into the box.
Two minutes into stoppage time, the tactic bore fruit as Schweinsteiger was adjudged to have shoved Larsen for the crucial penalty.
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