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With a show of force, FC Munich’s Bundesliga title collectors against relegation candidate 1. FSV Mainz 05 masterfully avoided a roaring false start to the new year.
Coach Hansi Flick was cursing from the bench at 5: 2 (0: 2) on Sunday night (03.01.2021), before he after goals from Joshua Kimmich (50th minute), Leroy Sané (56th ), Niklas Süle (70.) and the two-time successful world footballer Robert Lewandowski (76./Foulelfmeter/83.) Were able to celebrate a great catch-up in Munich. “Mainz did very well today, he was cheeky and brave,” said Flick into the Sportschau microphone, “after the moment of shock in the second half, the team played the football we want to see. I hope it was a wake-up call. . “Mainz interim manager Jan Siewert had to console his players:” We tried everything, but Bayern’s quality must be respected. “
Defensively more vulnerable Bayern, world goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had to stay in the game with several parades and also good luck with two aluminum shots, he sat at the top of the table, two points ahead of RB Leipzig.
Mainz with an outstanding first half
Inspired by the large back of a chair at the managerial level and optimally placed by assistant coach Siewert, the penultimate from Mainz, who appeared for a long time, faced an explosion until shortly after the break. The biting, gripping and determined guests were initially rewarded with goals from Jonathan Burkardt (32nd) and Alexander Hack (44th) for a good performance in the arena.
Captain Danny Latza even had a 3-0 lead in the 48th minute. But Neuer saved his shot with great reflex. It was a watershed moment, then Bayern changed the game and Mainz sank under heavy pressure from Munich.
Bayern is eighth in a row
Under-21 national goalkeeper Finn Dahmen represented the injured Robin Zentner (back problems) in goal for a long time in his Bundesliga debut. Later he was powerless for all goals. At Bayern, after the short Christmas break, the new freshness that Flick experienced in training was only seen late. The defensive weaknesses of the 2020 finals of five titles were also noted again.
For the eighth time in a row you fell behind. At 0: 1, Jérôme Boateng was fooled with a light blow from a long pass from 20-year-old FSV captain Danny Latza of Burkardt. Then the attacker overcame Neuer with a strong shot. Hack was able to head almost undisturbed before the break after a Daniel Brosinski free kick.
Kimmich with the sign to catch up
The return of national player Kimmich to the starting lineup did not provide more defensive stability for the triple winner. Kimmich, who moved to the right-back position at half-time, gave the signal for the chase with his header. He completed an attacking move on Serge Gnabry and Lewandowski, who were later replaced due to a bruised shin.
Then Bayern came into play. Sané resolutely put the ball inside and scored with a precise low shot from 20 meters to make it 2-2. Then the ball ran, the other goals were almost inevitable. However, the Mainz team showed that they have potential for the Bundesliga.
Svensson shortly before signing
The new head coach will be unveiled Tuesday, new athletic director Martin Schmidt announced. “Now we are ready to have good discussions, the contracts are in force, they have not yet been signed,” said the Swiss in “sky”. Former Mainz pro Bo Svensson is considered the favorite for the job.
FC Bayern will now have to compete at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday. Mainz has one more day off and then hosts Eintracht Frankfurt.
Those: sportschau.de
