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December 15, 2025

Harry Kane’s penalty rescues Bayern as Mainz defy the odds with heroic point

Urs Fischer’s side are certain to begin 2026 bottom of the table but denied rampaging leaders victory at home

Harry Kane’s penalty rescues Bayern as Mainz defy the odds with heroic point

TL;DR

  • Mainz achieved a draw against Bayern Munich, their first time preventing Bayern from taking maximum home points this season.
  • New head coach Urs Fischer implemented a 5-4-1 formation, emphasizing defensive stability and hard work, with the team covering a significant distance.
  • Mainz took a surprising lead with goals from Lennart Karl and Kacper Potulski, but Harry Kane scored a late penalty to equalize.
  • Union Berlin defeated RB Leipzig, while Dortmund lost to Freiburg after Jobe Bellingham received a red card.
  • Leverkusen and Stuttgart secured important wins, improving their positions in the Champions League race.
  • St Pauli achieved a vital win against Heidenheim, and Wolfsburg continued their climb away from danger with a victory over Mönchengladbach.

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