Entering the match in completely opposite positions, Bayern Munich - the Bundesliga leaders - quickly imposed their dominance on Mainz, an opponent struggling at the bottom of the table.

Coach Vincent Kompany's team dominated possession and constantly put pressure on the visitors' goal. However, it wasn't until the 29th minute that Bayern broke the deadlock when Karl capitalized on an opportunity to open the scoring.

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Bayern Munich faced many difficulties against Mainz 05 - Photo: FCBM

Despite being under pressure for most of the first half, Mainz showed remarkable resilience. Just before halftime, in the 45+2 minute, Boving provided a perfect assist for Potulski to finish accurately, leveling the score at 1-1, much to the astonishment of the Allianz Arena crowd.

In the second half, Mainz continued to create a major surprise. In the 67th minute, from a precise cross by Bell, Lee Jae Sung rose high to head the ball into the net, giving the visitors a 2-1 lead. After the goal, Mainz proactively retreated, focusing on mass defense to protect their advantage.

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Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich avoid defeat - Photo: Bundesliga

Bayern Munich launched a full-scale attack in the final minutes. Their efforts paid off in the 86th minute when Potulski fouled Harry Kane in the penalty area. From the penalty spot, Kane made no mistake, leveling the score at 2-2.

Despite their determination to find the winning goal, Bayern were unable to break through Mainz's resilient defense, thus settling for a disappointing draw at home.

Goals:

Bayern Munich: Karl 29', Kane 87'

Mainz: Potulski 45+2', Lee Jae Sung 67'

Starting lineup:

Bayern Munich : Neuer, Stanisic, Ito, Kim Min Jae, Bischof, Kimmich, Goretzka, Olise, Karl, Gnabry, Kane

Mainz : Batz, Maloney, Bell, Potulski, Da Costa, Kawasaki, Sano, Lee Jae Sung, Veratschnig, Hollerbach, Boving

Bundesliga 2025/26 Standings
No. Team Match T H B students Point
1 Bayern Munich 14 12 2 0 40 38
2 Borussia Dortmund 14 9 4 1 13 31
3 RB Leipzig 14 9 2 3 13 29
4 Bayer Leverkusen 14 8 2 4 11 26
5 1899 Hoffenheim 14 8 2 4 9 26
6 Eintracht Frankfurt 14 7 3 4 0 24
7 VfB Stuttgart 13 7 1 5 -1 22
8 Union Berlin 14 5 3 6 -4 18
9 FC Koln 14 4 4 6 -1 16
10 SC Freiburg 14 4 4 6 -3 16
11 Borussia Monchengladbach 14 4 4 6 -4 16
12 Werder Bremen 13 4 4 5 -6 16
13 VfL Wolfsburg 14 4 3 7 -4 15
14 Hamburger SV 14 4 3 7 -9 15
15 FC Augsburg 14 4 1 9 -11 13
16 FC St. Pauli 14 3 2 9 -13 11
17 FC Heidenheim 14 3 2 9 -17 11
18 FSV Mainz 05 14 1 4 9 -13 7

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