What we just witnessed was one of the most incredible turnarounds in Bundesliga history! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Bayern Munich proved exactly why they are the 2025/26 champions, recovering from a 3-0 halftime deficit to defeat Mainz 05 4-3 at the MEWA Arena.
Mainz looked set for a legendary victory after a clinical first half, but Vincent Kompany's second-half tactical shifts—bringing on the heavy hitters—turned a nightmare into a masterclass.
1. Match Highlights: A Game of Two Halves
The First Half Horror (3-0):With a Champions League semi-final against PSG looming, Kompany rotated his squad, and it nearly backfired spectacularly.
15’: Dominik Kohr opened the scoring with a powerful strike.
29’: Paul Nebel doubled the lead on a lightning-fast counter-attack.
45+2’: Sheraldo Becker tapped in from close range to make it 3-0.Mainz became only the fourth team this millennium to lead Bayern by three at the break.
The Second Half Resurgence (3-4):
Kompany introduced Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala at the start of the second half, and the game flipped instantly.
53’: Nicolas Jackson sparked the hope, firing home from the center of the box.
73’: Michael Olise curled a beauty into the far corner to make it 3-2.
80’: Jamal Musiala danced through the defense to poke home the equalizer.
83’: Harry Kane completed the miracle, tapping in his 33rd goal of the season to secure the win.
2. Strategic Impact: Record Chasing Continues
Despite already being crowned champions, Bayern showed zero signs of relenting.The 91-Point Dream: With 82 points and three games left, Bayern can still equal the all-time Bundesliga points record (91) if they win out.
The Treble Charge: This win maintains the momentum as they head into Tuesday's UCL clash with PSG.
Mainz’s Heartbreak: Despite an xG of 2.29, Bo Henriksen’s side couldn't withstand the quality of Bayern's superstar bench.
3. Key Performers
Jamal Musiala: The game-changer. His 34-minute cameo included a goal and the assist for Kane's winner.
Harry Kane: Reached 33 league goals for the season, inching closer to Lewandowski's all-time record of 41.
Nicolas Jackson: Kept his composure to score the first goal, his 15th of a brilliant debut campaign.