Bayern Munich won 2-1 away to Mainz in Matchday 9 of the German league. The Bavarians keep top spot on 21 points, level with Dortmund. The match was opened up in the 14th minute by Joshua Kimmich.
He unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the box and sent the ball into the top corner, after a pass from Harry Kane. The goal turned the match into one controlled by the visitors from the outset. The hosts tried to respond but failed to create any sustained danger.
Bayern coach Kompany kept the team focused. The side continued to push for a second goal to seal the game. Mainz managed to score in the 40th minute, but the goal was ruled out by VAR for offside.
This moment proved decisive for the course of the match, as Mainz could not get back into the game with the same tempo. In the second half, Bayern continued to dominate. Harry Kane provided a second assist, this time for Karl, who showed no mercy and doubled the lead for the Bavarians.
With this assist, Kane reached 8 assists, moving clear of everyone else in Germany. It was his fifth consecutive match without scoring. Kane’s contribution in assists keeps him one of the squad’s most important players, despite his lack of goals in this period.
Mainz tried to get back into the game and scored in the 93rd minute, but the goal came too late to change the outcome. Bayern thus secured an important win that keeps them at the top of the table. Mainz were left with defeat against one of the strongest sides in the league.
In another Matchday 9 fixture, Dortmund won 2-1 against Elversberg. They thus drew level with Bayern on 21 points and kept the title race wide open. Dortmund’s result makes Bayern’s win even more important, as they remain top thanks to goal difference. Both teams will continue the race for the top spot, while Bayern aim to maintain their winning run in the weeks ahead.