Bayern Munich returned to Munich with a narrow 2-1 triumph over Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga 2026/27 match on Saturday 7 November, 2026 at MEWA Arena in Mainz.
The home side did not make it easy for the defending champions as Bayern Munich were restrained to only two (2) goals for the third straight match.
Mainz charged and netted late in the contest, but, the Bavarians guided by assistant head coach, Aaron Danks, held on and went back with all three (3) important points.
The encounter had English forward, Harry Kane, record double assists, providing for both goalscorers, Joshua Kimmich and Lennart Karl.
Kane provided for German midfielder, Kimmich, who converted in the 14th minute to give Bayern Munich the lead; and twelve (12) minutes into the second half, Karl collected an assist from the Englishman to make it 2-0 for the visitors.
The hosts finally found their consolation in the 3rd minute of additional time through German forward, Phillip Tietz, but Mainz could not bring parity to the game; leading to Bayern Munich successfully retaining their position at the top of the Bundesliga table ahead of Borussia Dortmund.
Prior to the match, the Black and Yellows had taken the number one spot after defeating Elversberg 2-1 in the earlier showdown on Saturday at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.
The outcome at MEWA means Bayern Munich are toppers with twenty-one (21) points; trailed by Dortmund with same points, while, Mainz 05 are 10th with ten (10) points.
Next for Bayern Munich and Mainz 05?
Both sides will play next in the Bundesliga Matchday 10.
Bayern Munich will face Köln on Friday 20 November, 2026 at Allianz Arena in Munich at 20:30 (WAT), while, Mainz 05 will take a trip to Augsburg for the game against Augsburg on Sunday 22 November, 2026 at 15:30 (WAT).
