Bayern Munich blew the possibility to clinch the Bundesliga title on Saturday because the membership world champions crashed to a 2-1 defeat away to Mainz. Victory at Mainz, the place Bayern final misplaced almost a decade in the past, would have secured a ninth successive German title for Hansi Flick‘s side. First-half goals by Jonathan Burkardt and Robin Quaison sealed Mainz’s third straight win, pulling them away from the relegation battle and forcing Bayern to wait to be topped champions.
On his return from a knee damage, Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski scored simply earlier than the ultimate whistle to depart him 4 in need of Gerd Mueller’s all-time file of 40 Bundesliga targets in a season.
Bayern can nonetheless win the title on Sunday with out kicking a ball if second-placed RB Leipzig, who’re 10 factors behind Munich, lose at dwelling to Stuttgart.
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