Two goals from Jae-sung Lee powered Mainz to a stunning 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday, handing coach Vincent Kompany his first Bundesliga loss.
Despite controlling possession, Bayern struggled without key players, including Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer, and Alphonso Davies. Mainz capitalized on a defensive error from Min-Jae Kim for Lee’s first goal before Lee added a second after halftime with a clinical finish. Leroy Sane’s late goal offered hope, but Mainz held firm, climbing to sixth in the table.
Leverkusen Cut Bayern’s Lead with Augsburg Win
Bayer Leverkusen continued their dominance with a 2-0 win at Augsburg, reducing Bayern’s league lead to four points. Martin Terrier and Florian Wirtz scored first-half goals to secure Leverkusen’s seventh straight victory.
Union Berlin Held to 1-1 Draw Amid Crowd Incident
Union Berlin and Bochum drew 1-1 in a match overshadowed by crowd trouble. Play was suspended after Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was struck by an object, and both teams played out stoppage time without attacking in protest.
Other Results
- Gladbach 4-1 Holstein Kiel: Alassane Plea scored twice as Gladbach routed struggling Kiel.
- Late Game: St Pauli face Werder Bremen.
- Sunday Fixtures: Borussia Dortmund, Stuttgart, and RB Leipzig take the field in key matches.