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Joshua Kimmich explains his emotions after his Bayern Munich goal

Joshua Kimmich scored his first goal of the season in any competition in Bayern Munich’s win over Mainz on Saturday. Although he is known for his yelling celebrations, today’s looked different. He was visibly emotional as he ran to the…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:03 PM
Joshua Kimmich explains his emotions after his Bayern Munich goal
Key Things to Know
  • Joshua Kimmich explained his emotional celebration was tied to the recent passing of his father.
  • Bayern Munich defeated Mainz 05 with a 2-1 scoreline.
  • Kimmich scored the opening goal in the 14th minute following an assist from Harry Kane.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Joshua Kimmich revealed that his emotional goal celebration during Bayern Munich's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz 05 was due to the recent passing of his father. The midfielder visibly expressed intense emotion after scoring, running to the corner flag and jumping before being embraced by his teammates.

Kimmich opened the scoring in the 14th minute after receiving a pass from Harry Kane and striking the ball into the top corner from outside the penalty box. The goal marked Kimmich's first of the season across all competitions.

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