The 14th round of the Bundesliga featured a gripping clash at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich, led by Vincent Kompany, hosted bottom-placed Mainz 05 but could not achieve an easy victory as expected. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
In the 29th minute, young player Karl opened the scoring, delighting the Munich fans. However, a defensive lapse by Bayern just before halftime proved costly. In the 45+2nd minute, Kasper Potulski equalized, giving hope to Mainz.
At the start of the second half, Mainz found more success in attack. In the 67th minute, Lee Jae-sung scored with a precise strike, turning the game around and making it 2-1. At that moment, Bayern faced the threat of a potential defeat.
Near the end of the match, Harry Kane came to his team’s rescue. In the 87th minute, the English striker converted a penalty to level the score at 2-2. This goal allowed Bayern to secure an important point.
Bayern Munich — Mainz 2:2
December 14, Allianz Arena
Goals: Karl (29), Kane (87, penalty) — Potulski (45+2), Lee (67).
Bayern Munich: Neuer, Stanisic, Ito (Davies, 61), Kim (Jackson, 73), Bischof (Laimer, 61), Kimmich, Goretzka (Pavlovic, 61), Olise, Karl, Gnabry, Kane.
Mainz: Bas, Meloni, Bell, Potulski, Da Costa, Kawasaki (Norden, 62), Sano, Lee Jae-sung, Veratschnigg, Hollerbach (Weiper, 78), Boving.
Bookings: Da Costa (50), Laimer (77), Davies (83), Potulski (85).
As a result, Bayern Munich, who remain unbeaten, retained their leadership in the Bundesliga standings with 38 points, maintaining a nine-point lead over second-placed RB Leipzig. Mainz, on the other hand, continues to sit at the bottom of the table with 8 points.
In short, Bayern couldn’t extend their winning streak, but Harry Kane’s composure saved them from an unexpected defeat. Meanwhile, the race in the Bundesliga is becoming increasingly intense.
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