Bayern Munich Defeat Mainz 2:1 to Head into International Break on a High

Following their stellar performances in the Champions League, Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich returned to Bundesliga action with a hard-fought 2:1 away victory over Mainz 05. Joshua Kimmich opened the scoring early on with a precise strike to put the visitors ahead. Mainz thought they had equalized shortly after, but Lee Jae-sung's goal was correctly ruled out following a VAR review.

Bayern capitalized on the momentum before halftime when Lennart Karl doubled their lead, finishing off an assist that marked Harry Kane's second creative contribution of the match. Although Phillip Tietz pulled a goal back for the hosts later in the game, the reigning champions held firm to secure all three points and head into the international break in stellar form.