Despite a late pushback by Bayern Munich, courtesy of an 87th minute goal by Leroy Sané, Mainz ran away 2-1 winners thanks to Lee Jae-sung’s brace.
The loss to Die Nullfünfer saw Bayern’s six point lead atop the Bundesliga table shrink to just four points (potentially three should Eintracht Frankfurt emerge victorious over RB Leipzig), leaving little room for error in their final match of the Hinrunde against RB Leipzig next week.
In a post match interview with Az’s Patrick Strasser, Joshua Kimmich echoed the message of small margins while ultimately encouraging his side ahead of next week’s must win game (via @iMiaSanMia).
“This is now a dangerous but also very decisive moment of the season. All players must internalize that we absolutely have to win the last game of the year on Friday against Leipzig,” said Kimmich.
If Bayern want a bit of breathing room ahead of the start of the Rückrunde next year, Kimmich is right. Die Roten, can ill afford to drop points two weeks in a row with title defenders, Bayer Leverkusen, and this season’s Bundesliga surprise package, Eintracht Frankfurt, breathing down their neck.
At this point, it’s anyone’s guess as to which Bayern side rock up against Leipzig next week. The fans will, however, be hoping it’s the free following and free scoring team seen more often than not this season.
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