Trips to Mainz have caused Bayern Munich problems in recent years, but Saturday was a different story. The German powerhouse picked up a 2-1 win away at the MEWA Arena to keep their spot at the top of the Bundesliga…
Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Mainz at the MEWA Arena to maintain their position atop the Bundesliga table. Joshua Kimmich opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Lennart Karl added a second shortly after halftime, with both goals assisted by Harry Kane. Phillip Tietz netted a late consolation goal for Mainz in stoppage time.
Alphonso Davies entered the match as a 66th-minute substitute, continuing to see playing time on the left wing under manager Vincent Kompany amid injuries to Luis Díaz and Serge Gnabry. The win brings Bayern to 21 points through nine matches, keeping them ahead of Borussia Dortmund on goal difference.
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