As soon as once more, Bayern failed to complete after taking the lead. This time proved extra expensive than final week, as Mainz bounced again with three objectives within the second half to take all three factors. With Bayern simply two factors clear on the prime of the Bundesliga desk, Dortmund have an opportunity to take the lead with a win at present. Listed below are our match rewards for the lackluster defeat in opposition to Mainz:

Jersey swap: Leandro Barrero

Barreiro’s objective was the match-winner for Mainz, however his contributions started earlier than he even scored. His presence on the sphere enormously helped Mainz and hindered Bayern’s sport plan. I will not bore you with stats, however in case you dig it up, Barreiro fills out the stats sheet in classes on each side of the ball. It was a really particular night time for the Luxembourg worldwide. In an unbiased Bayern Munich weblog, Barreiro will probably be named man of the match.

Der Bomber: Sadio Mane

Mane is again within the beginning line-up for the primary time since his skirmishes with Leroy Sane. Proper from the beginning you possibly can inform he is hungry for one thing. He put the ball first into the again of the web with a fantastic shot over the keeper, however the flag went up for offside and, after an extended VAR evaluate, it was confirmed out of attain. Shortly thereafter, he was lastly in a position to get hold of an goal, although not as fairly as the opposite one. Nonetheless, like the remainder of Bayern Munich, the assault largely stalled at this level, permitting Mainz to take management.

Fospalgot: Naseer Mazraoui

Mazraoui got here off the bench after simply 9 minutes because of an damage to Davies. Tuchel caught to the protection in a again three which allowed Mazraoui to play extra in midfield than his conventional right-back spot – which I believe was actually match for him. Cancelo’s save, was maybe the most effective probability creator Bayern had. He additionally returned and assisted on protection as wanted. Actually, I believe if Tuchel had gone 4 on the again, it will have helped the final two objectives. Mazraoui will possible be there to assist defend, fairly than push by means of in midfield.

Abbey of the Kaiser: Matthias de Ligt

I will be sincere with you right here, De Ligt has spoiled his fellow defenders and goalkeeper. Do not get me flawed, he is accomplished so much on protection – recording 12 fumbles per day amongst different defensive stats – however like lots of his teammates, he is accomplished nothing to face out.

Grasp of the Match: Joao Cancelo

Cancelo did very effectively to adapt to the emergency substitution that was made within the ninth minute because of Davies being injured. He compelled a right-to-left shift, and he managed it very effectively. All through the match – particularly after relegation – Cancelo labored onerous to launch Bayern’s assault. He tracked down balls exterior the penalty space and instantly circled to attempt to begin the counter. He definitely made errors on the night time, however his efforts all through the complete 90 minutes, alongside together with his assists in opposition to Mane, made him a Meister for me.

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