Mainz 3-4 Bayern Munich: Jamal Musiala outstanding in fantastic comeback win

Mainz did get their second goal soon after, as Sano drove through midfield during a counter attack, Amiri’s effort was parried, and Paul Nebel reacted quickest to slot home the rebound.

Bayern had a rare sight of goal late in the half, with Alphonso Davies firing just wide from close range, but Mainz struck again before the break when Amiri’s powerful shot hit the woodwork, allowing Sheraldo Becker to tap in and make it 3-0.

Kompany reacted decisively at half-time, introducing Michael Olise and Harry Kane to spark a comeback.

Nicolas Jackson had an early opportunity after the restart but was denied from a tight angle, although he soon made amends in the 53rd minute by volleying home from a cross delivered by Konrad Laimer.

Jamal Musiala came close with a powerful strike that narrowly missed the target, as Bayern began to assert control.

The momentum continued in the 73rd minute when Michael Olise cut inside and curled a superb effort into the far corner to reduce the deficit to 3-2, reigniting belief for the visitors.

Seven minutes later, Jamal Musiala combined brilliantly with Olise, finishing from close range after a teasing delivery to bring Bayern level at 3-3.

The turnaround was completed when Harry Kane capitalised on a defensive error, scoring from close range after Musiala’s initial effort was not properly cleared, sealing a dramatic comeback.

At full-time, Bayern celebrated emphatically, a rare sight this season despite their title triumph, highlighting the significance of the comeback.

Bayern Munich player ratings

Urbig – 6, Laimer – 6, Kim – 6, Itō – 6, Davies – 7, Pavlović – 6, Goretzka – 7,  Guerreiro – 5, Ndiaye – 6, Díaz – 6, Jackson – 7.