Bayern tops Group E Bayern and Ajax thrill with 3-3 draw

Nicolas Tagliafico scored a stoppage-time equalizer as Ajax salvaged a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich that saw the German side top Champions League Group E.

In a game that featured four goals after the 82nd minute, two red cards and two penalties, substitute Kingsley Coman looked to have grabbed a winner for Bayern in the 90th before defender Tagliafico tapped in the equalizer five minutes into stoppage time.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Bayern, including an equalizer for 2-2 in the 87th.

"It was a great match, I want to congratulate both teams for reaching the next round," Bayern coach Niko Kovac said.

The two teams were already assured of progressing to the round of 16 before the match at Johan Cruyff Arena and Bayern needed only a draw to ensure top spot in the group, while Ajax needed to win. With group victory at stake, the two teams put on a memorable show.

"This is why fans come to the stadium, why football is such a great sport on television," Ajax cocach Erik ten Hag said.

"My team and Bayern provided a true spectacle."