Jamal Musiala named Man of the Match in Bayern Munich’s crazy 3-4 win over Mainz

TL;DR

Jamal Musiala was named Man of the Match in Bayern Munich's thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Mainz, scoring the equalizing goal. The victory comes ahead of a crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid.

Key points

Bayern Munich won 4-3 against Mainz after trailing 3-0 at halftime
Jamal Musiala scored the equalizing goal and was named Man of the Match
The victory comes before a crucial Champions League match against Real Madrid

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Bayern Munich's German midfielder #10 Jamal Musiala celebrate scoring the equalising goal 3:3 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between 1 FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern Munich in Mainz, western Germany on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO | AFP via Getty Images It all went against Bayern Munich in the first half against Mainz, going 3-0 down at halftime. When the starters came on, the Bavarians turned the tie on its head and won 4-3 thanks to a one-two punch from Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane, following goals from Nicolas Jackson and Michael Olise. For his efforts in this match, Musiala was named man of the match with almost 2/3rds of the vote: There is an eerie similarity in Bayern’s Bundesliga match ahead of a crucial Champions League tie. Before Real Madrid, the *Rekordmeister* played and went 2-0 down before winning 2-3 in stoppage time. Maybe things will be in Bayern’s favor next week? Whatever the case, Bayern just showed what they’re made of and that they’re not going to be written off that easily. This is shaping up to be a cracking tie in Europe, featuring two of the best teams in the world. *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 were the key moments in Bayern Munich's comeback against Mainz?

Bayern Munich was down 3-0 at halftime but rallied to win 4-3, with Jamal Musiala scoring the equalizer and contributing significantly to the comeback.

How did Jamal Musiala perform in the match against Mainz?

Jamal Musiala was instrumental in the match, scoring the equalizing goal and earning the Man of the Match title with nearly two-thirds of the vote.

What does Bayern Munich's win over Mainz mean for their upcoming Champions League match?

The comeback victory against Mainz boosts Bayern Munich's morale ahead of their crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid.