Traveling to Mainz 05, Bayern Munich suffered an unexpected setback (2-1). This is undoubtedly Bayern’s worst performance this season. At the same time, Bayern Leverkusen fulfilled its mission in Augsburg (0-2).
FSV Mainz 05 – Bayern Munich 2-1
After more than 40 minutes, the home team took an unexpected advantage thanks to Jae-Sung Lee. The midfielder fired in from close range after a shot from Armindo Sieb was saved by Michael Olise. Lee took the opportunity to deceive Manuel Neuer with a nice shot. At the hour mark, it was another hard blow for Lee. The midfielder saw his shot change direction, which rendered Neuer helpless: 2-0. In the final moments, Leroy Sané returned the favor to the visitors, but it was too late for the leaders, who lost for the first time in the championship.
FC Augsbourg – Bayer Leverkusen 0-2
Bayer Leverkusen did well in the title fight with Bayern Munich on Saturday afternoon. Xabi Alonso’s team saw the current leader lose points during a trip to Mainz and took advantage. The match was played in the first half. After a little less than a quarter of an hour, the current number two already took the lead through Martin Terrier. On a good cross from Frimpong, the Frenchman deceived the goalkeeper. Just before half-time, Florian Wirtz doubled the lead for Bayer Leverkusen. The German international deceived the goalkeeper in the opposite corner with a low shot.
Other results
Union Berlin – VfL Bochum 1-1
Borussia Monchengladbach – Holstein Kiel 4-1
