Bayern recovers from 3 goals down to beat Mainz for confidence boost before PSG clash
TL;DR
Bayern Munich came back from a 3-0 deficit to defeat Mainz 4-3, boosting their confidence ahead of the Champions League semifinal against PSG. Key players like Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala played pivotal roles in the comeback.
Key points
- Bayern Munich came back from 3-0 down to win 4-3 against Mainz
- Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala were crucial in the second-half comeback
- The victory boosts Bayern's confidence before facing PSG in the Champions League
BERLIN (AP) — Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich survived a scare, fighting back from three goals down to beat Mainz 4-3 on Saturday for a morale-booster before facing Paris Saint-Germain. Bayern, which goes to Paris on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, arrived in Mainz in good cheer after clinching the title last weekend and reaching the German Cup final with a win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. But Mainz romped to a deserved 3-0 halftime lead against a heavily-rotated Bayern team, with Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise among those on the bench. Mainz might even have scored more than the goals that came from from Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel and Sheraldo Becker. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Kane and Olise for Luis Díaz and Aleksandar Pavlović at the break – all four are likely to start against PSG. Nicolas Jackson pulled one back in the 53rd and Olise let fly with a brilliant strike inside the far post in the 73rd before Musiala equalized in the 81st. Kane then scored the winner two minutes later from the rebound after Daniel Batz had saved Musiala’s effort.
Heidenheim hope
Last-place Heidenheim staved off demotion with a 2-0 win over relegation rival St. Pauli. Budu Zivzivadze scored early and Eren Dinkçi late on to keep Heidenheim’s hopes of survival alive with three rounds remaining. Second-last Wolfsburg was unable to capitalize on St. Pauli’s loss as it drew 0-0 at home with Borussia Mönchengladbach. Cologne remains in danger after a 2-1 loss at home to Leverkusen in their Rhine derby. The win moved Leverkusen a point behind fourth-place Stuttgart before its game against visiting Werder Bremen on Sunday. Also Saturday, Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 at Augsburg. \\\_ AP soccer:
Q&A
How did Bayern Munich manage to win against Mainz after being 3-0 down?
Bayern Munich made strategic substitutions at halftime, bringing on key players like Harry Kane and Olise, which helped them score four goals in the second half to secure a 4-3 victory.
What is the significance of Bayern's comeback win before facing PSG?
The comeback win serves as a morale booster for Bayern Munich as they prepare for their crucial Champions League semifinal match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Who scored the goals for Bayern Munich in their match against Mainz?
Nicolas Jackson, Olise, Musiala, and Kane scored the goals for Bayern Munich in their 4-3 victory over Mainz.