Bayern Munich edge Mainz 2-1, close gap to leaders Borussia Dortmund
Champions Bayern Munich cut the gap to leaders Borussia Dortmund but were far from impressive in their 2-1 victory at Mainz.
German Bundesliga
FULL TIME
- Jean-Paul Boëtius 48'
- Thiago Alcantara 32'
- Leon Goretzka 39'
- Thiago Alcantara 62'
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Bayern Munich | L 1-2 | German Bundesliga |
| 10/30/26 | @ SV Elversberg | L 1-4 | German Bundesliga |
| 10/27/26 | @ VfL Bochum | L 0-2 | German Cup |
| 10/24/26 | vs Werder Bremen | L 2-3 | German Bundesliga |
| 10/17/26 | @ Schalke 04 | W 1-0 | German Bundesliga |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Yellow Card 88'
Anthony Ujah (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 86'
Javi Martínez (FC Bayern München) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution 84'
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Rafinha replaces Thomas Müller.
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Substitution 84'
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Alexandru Maxim replaces Danny Latza.
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Substitution 69'
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Anthony Ujah replaces Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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Substitution 68'
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Robin Quaison replaces Pierre Kunde.
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Goal 62'
Goal! 1. FSV Mainz 05 1, FC Bayern München 2. Thiago Alcántara (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robert Lewandowski.
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Yellow Card 61'
Levin Öztunali (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 57'
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Franck Ribéry replaces Serge Gnabry.
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Substitution 55'
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Renato Sanches replaces Leon Goretzka because of an injury.
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Goal 48'
Goal! 1. FSV Mainz 05 1, FC Bayern München 1. Jean-Paul Boëtius (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel Brosinski with a cross.
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Yellow Card 43'
Aarón Martín (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 39'
Goal! 1. FSV Mainz 05 0, FC Bayern München 1. Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joshua Kimmich.
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VAR - Goal Awarded 32'
VAR: Goal. Referee decision on field cancelled.
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End Regular Time 90'+5'
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End Regular Time 90'+5'
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Yellow Card 88'
Anthony Ujah (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 86'
Javi Martínez (FC Bayern München) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution 84'
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Rafinha replaces Thomas Müller.
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Substitution 84'
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Alexandru Maxim replaces Danny Latza.
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Substitution 69'
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Anthony Ujah replaces Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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Substitution 68'
Substitution, 1. FSV Mainz 05. Robin Quaison replaces Pierre Kunde.
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Goal 62'
Goal! 1. FSV Mainz 05 1, FC Bayern München 2. Thiago Alcántara (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robert Lewandowski.
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Yellow Card 61'
Levin Öztunali (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 57'
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Franck Ribéry replaces Serge Gnabry.
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Substitution 55'
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Renato Sanches replaces Leon Goretzka because of an injury.
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Goal 48'
Goal! 1. FSV Mainz 05 1, FC Bayern München 1. Jean-Paul Boëtius (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel Brosinski with a cross.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
Second Half begins 1. FSV Mainz 05 0, FC Bayern München 1.
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Halftime 45'+1'
First Half ends, 1. FSV Mainz 05 0, FC Bayern München 1.
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Yellow Card 43'
Aarón Martín (1. FSV Mainz 05) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 39'
Goal! 1. FSV Mainz 05 0, FC Bayern München 1. Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joshua Kimmich.
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VAR - Goal Awarded 32'
VAR: Goal. Referee decision on field cancelled.
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Kickoff
First Half begins.
Showing the last 19 of 19 events.
Team Stats
MUN
M05
6
Fouls
13
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
3
Offsides
1
7
Corner Kicks
2
0
Saves
3
65.5
Possession
34.5
23
SHOTS
6
5
ON GOAL
1
20
On Target %
20
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
527
Accurate Passes
233
606
Passes
321
90
Pass Completion %
70
6
Accurate Crosses
2
25
Crosses
9
20
Cross %
20
56
Long Balls
87
34
Accurate Long Balls
47
60
Long Balls %
50
9
Blocked Shots
1
12
Effective Tackles
3
13
Tackles
7
90
Tackle %
40
11
Interceptions
5
7
Effective Clearances
17
7
Clearances
17
Head to Head
Lineups
ConfirmedM05 · 4-3-3
Florian MüllerG223 saves
Moussa NiakhatéCD-L19
Stefan BellCD-R16
Aarón MartínLB3 yellow card
Daniel BrosinskiRB181 assist
Pierre KundeCM141 shot
Danny LatzaLM6
Jean-Philippe GbaminRM251 shot
Jean-Philippe MatetaF9
Jean-Paul BoëtiusLF51 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Levin ÖztunaliRF8 yellow card2 shots
Substitutes
Anthony UjahSUB20 yellow card
Karim OnisiwoSUB21
Alexandru MaximSUB101 shot
Robin QuaisonSUB7
Robin ZentnerSUB27
Phillipp MweneSUB23
Alexander HackSUB42
MUN · 4-1-4-1
Manuel NeuerG1
Jérôme BoatengCD-L171 shot
Niklas SüleCD-R41 shot on target2 shots
Javi MartínezDM8 yellow card1 shot on target3 shots
David AlabaLB272 shots
Joshua KimmichRB321 assist1 shot
Thiago AlcantaraCM-L61 shot on target1 goal2 shots
Leon GoretzkaCM-R181 shot on target1 goal3 shots
Serge GnabryLM221 shot
Thomas MüllerRM251 shot on target2 shots
Robert LewandowskiF91 assist5 shots
Substitutes
Renato SanchesSUB351 shot
James RodríguezSUB11
Mats HummelsSUB5
Franck RibérySUB7
RafinhaSUB13
Sven UlreichSUB26
Sandro WagnerSUB2
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