Comeback was all in the plans for Bayern Munich during 4-3 win over Mainz

TL;DR

Bayern Munich secured a 4-3 comeback win against Mainz 05, with key players like Harry Kane and Michael Olise substituted in during the second half. Coach Vincent Kompany emphasized the importance of maintaining fitness ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Key points

Bayern Munich won 4-3 against Mainz 05.
Harry Kane and Michael Olise were substituted in the second half.
Coach Vincent Kompany aimed to maintain player fitness for upcoming matches.

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MAINZ, GERMANY - APRIL 25: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates Michael Olise and Leon Goretzka during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern München at MEWA Arena on April 25, 2026 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich’s 4-3 comeback victory over Mainz 05 was never going to represent a chance for the team’s regulars to just put their feet up and relax. Per head coach Vincent Kompany, the strategy to substitute in some regulars like Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala during the second half was always in the cards for the Bavarians. “It was planned. I don’t want to just leave everyone on the bench or give them a vacation, and at the same time I don’t want to take unnecessary risks. It was about keeping the fitness up,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). It was always going to be a delicate of balance for Kompany, who needed to weigh giving regulars at least some downtime vs. allowing his substitutes to show what they can do. The primary goal was to not have anyone worn down ahead of the Champions League match against on Tuesday. Hopefully, that will come away with a “mission accomplished” feeling. As has happened just about all season, the manager seemed to have the right idea and it resulted in a dramatic 4-3 win. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What was the final score of the Bayern Munich vs Mainz 05 match?

Bayern Munich won the match against Mainz 05 with a final score of 4-3.

Who scored the goals for Bayern Munich in the match against Mainz?

Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and other teammates contributed to Bayern Munich's goals during the match.

Why did Bayern Munich substitute key players during the match?

Coach Vincent Kompany planned to substitute key players to manage their fitness and avoid unnecessary risks ahead of the Champions League match against Real Madrid.