Bayern Draw vs. Last Place | Díaz Absent

A penalty goal from Harry Kane prevented an even bigger surprise in the Bundesliga. This Sunday, for matchday 14 of the German championship, they faced leader against bottom at the Allianz Arena. And contrary to what was expected, the one that was about to take the victory was Mainz, who had to settle for a draw against a Bayern without Luis Díaz.

It was a 2-2 tie in Munich, in a match that did not feature the Colombian winger due to suspension. Lucho, who until now had played all of his team’s games in the league, was absent from Bayern due to an accumulation of yellow cards. since he had just been reprimanded on the previous date against the Stuttgart.

Effectiveness made the difference at the Allianz Arena. Bayern dominated from possession (they closed the match with 84% control of the ball) and had several opportunities (they registered 22 shots, 10 of them on target), but his rival took advantage of his only two chances to get a valuable point against the leader.

The local team took the lead before half an hour of play, thanks to the goal of their jewel, Lennart Karl. Mainz, however, turned the score around through by Kacper Potulski and Lee Jae-sung.

Near the end, when Mainz seemed to take the surprise victory, the referee signaled a penalty in favor of Bayern for a foul by Potulski on Kane. The scorer himself took charge of the payment and From the white spot he sealed the final 2-2 in the 87th minute.

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Bayern missed Lucho Díaz and did not go beyond a draw at home against the bottom of the Bundesliga. On the next date, with the Colombian back, Kompany’s team will face Heidenheim.

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Changes

Alphonso Davies (60′, Hiroki Ito), Konrad Laimer (60′, Tom Bischof), Aleksandar Pavlovic (60′, Leon Goretzka), Arnaud Nordin (61′, Sota Kawasaki), Nicolas Jackson (72′, Min-Jae Kim), Nelson Weiper (77′, Benedict Hollerbach)

Goals

1-0, 28′: Lennart Karl1-1, 46′: Kacper Potulski1-2, 66′: Lee Jae-Sung2-2, 86′: Kane

Cards

Arbitro: Robin Braun
Referees VAR: Nicolas Winter, Markus Sinn
Danny da Costa (49′, Yellow), Laimer (76′, Yellow), Alphonso Davies (82′, Yellow), Kacper Potulski (85′, Yellow)

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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