The atmosphere at the Allianz Arena was electric as Bayern Munich faced off against Mainz in a match filled with twists and turns. Bayern took the lead in the 29th minute through a well-crafted goal from Lennart Karl, but Mainz responded quickly, leveling the score just before halftime thanks to a strike from Kacper Potulski in the 46th minute.
After the break, Mainz pushed forward and regained the lead with Lee Jaesung’s goal in the 67th minute of the match. Despite the pressure, Bayern Munich rallied and managed to equalize again when Harry Kane slotted home a penalty in the 86th minute, proving pivotal for his team’s hopes.
Harry Kane was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, showcasing his talent with a crucial goal, while Lee Jaesung also made significant contributions for Mainz, scoring once.
Under the guidance of coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich employed a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Manuel Neuer in goal; Josip Stanisic, Hiroki Ito, Kim Minjae, and Tom Bischof in defense; with Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, and Serge Gnabry in midfield; and Harry Kane leading the attack.
Mainz, managed by Bo Henriksen, opted for a 3-5-2 setup, with Daniel Batz between the sticks; Lennard Maloney, Stefan Bell, and Kacper Potulski forming the backline; Danny da Costa, Sota Kawasaki, Kaishu Sano, Lee Jaesung, and Nikolas Veratschnig in midfield; and Benedict Hollerbach and William Boving upfront.
The referee for this exciting encounter was Robin Braun.
Looking ahead, Bayern Munich will be traveling to Heidenheim for their next match, while Mainz will host FC St. Pauli at home.
Following this match, Bayern Munich sits atop the Bundesliga table with 38 points, while Mainz remains in last place, collecting only 7 points so far this season.
Substitutions for Bayern Munich:
61’ 2T – Hiroki Ito was replaced by Alphonso Davies, Tom Bischof was substituted for Konrad Laimer, and Leon Goretzka came off for Aleksandar Pavlovic.
73’ 2T – Kim Minjae was taken off for Nicolas Jackson.
Cautions in Bayern Munich:
32’ 2T – Konrad Laimer and 38’ 2T – Alphonso Davies received yellow cards.
Substitutions for Mainz:
62’ 2T – Sota Kawasaki was replaced by Arnaud Nordin; 78’ 2T – Benedict Hollerbach came off for Nelson Weiper.
Cautions in Mainz:
5’ 2T – Danny da Costa and 41’ 2T – Kacper Potulski were shown yellow cards.