Mainz left dazed and confused after collapse vs. Bayern Munich

TL;DR

Mainz 05 took a surprising 3-0 lead against Bayern Munich but ultimately lost 4-3 after a dramatic second half comeback by Bayern. Dominik Kohr expressed frustration over the team's inability to maintain their first-half performance.

Key points

Mainz 05 led 3-0 at halftime against Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich scored four goals in the second half
Dominik Kohr expressed frustration over the loss

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25 April 2026, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: Soccer, Men: Bundesliga, FSV Mainz 05 - Bayern Munich, Matchday 31, Mewa Arena. Dominik Kohr (1. FSV Mainz 05) celebrates with his teammates after scoring to make it 1-0. Photo: Torsten Silz/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the regulations of the DFL German Football League and the DFB German Football Association, it is prohibited to utilize or have utilized photographs taken in the stadium and/or of the match in the form of sequential images and/or video-like photo series. (Photo by Torsten Silz/picture alliance via Getty Images) When Dominik Kohr scored to give Mainz 05 a surprising lead vs. Bayern Munich, it was the first major action of a strong first half showing that would ultimately see the home side hold a 3-0 advantage heading into the locker room at halftime. Then it all fell part. Bayern Munich embarked on an epic comeback, which saw goals from Nicolas Jackson, , , and propel the Bavarians to a 4-3 victory. Afterward, Kohr was exasperated. “It’s so frustrating. We played such a fantastic first half and deservedly led 3-0. Bayern simply dismantled us completely in the second half with their quality. We spent a lot of energy in the first half, and some of our players ran out of steam in the second. You can’t beat Bayern by playing only 45 minutes,” Kohr said (as captured by ). This loss will string Mainz 05 for quite a while. It was all right there for them, until it wasn’t. *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 led to Mainz 05's collapse against Bayern Munich?

Mainz 05 initially led 3-0 but struggled to maintain their performance in the second half, allowing Bayern Munich to score four goals and secure a comeback victory.

Who scored the goals for Bayern Munich in their comeback against Mainz?

Bayern Munich's comeback featured goals from Nicolas Jackson, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Harry Kane.

How did Dominik Kohr react to Mainz's loss to Bayern Munich?

Dominik Kohr expressed frustration, stating that Mainz played well in the first half but could not sustain their energy against Bayern's quality in the second half.