Bayern Munich held Mainz to a draw. Kompany: We didn't capitalize on our best chances as usual.
2025-12-16 04:16

Defending champions Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Mainz in a key match of the 14th round of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, after goals from Lennart Karl and Kane. In an interview, Kompany stated that his team failed to capitalize on their usual chances and believed they should have scored more goals.
In the 29th minute, Gnabry passed the ball into the box, and Lennart Karl finished to give Bayern Munich a 1-0 lead. In first-half stoppage time, Mainz took a free kick, and Poturski headed it in to equalize at 1-1.
In the 67th minute of the second half, Lee Jae-sung scored against Bayern Munich, giving Mainz a 2-1 lead. In the 87th minute, Kane was brought down by an opposing player while preparing to receive the ball, resulting in a penalty for Bayern Munich. Kane subsequently converted the penalty.
Ultimately, Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Mainz at the Allianz Arena. Failing to secure all three points, Bayern Munich currently sits atop the league table with 38 points, nine points ahead of second-placed RB Leipzig.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said, "This result is disappointing regardless of who the opponent is or where the game is played. We always hope to win, but we couldn't do it in this game. Mainz made good use of their few chances, while we didn't take our best chances as usual and create a decisive gap."
"This kind of game often leads to this kind of result. Objectively speaking, it would be really bad if we didn't create any chances or gave the opponent a lot of easy scoring opportunities. But that's not the case. We still scored two goals, but unfortunately we also conceded two. To be honest, we should have gotten more when we had so many chances."
In addition, Kane, who helped Bayern Munich secure a draw, said, "I think we completely controlled the game for the first 44 minutes and created a lot of scoring opportunities, giving the opponent almost no space. But conceding a goal before halftime changed the course of the game. After we restarted in the second half, we weren't as dominant, and our passing and shooting at crucial moments were always just a little bit off."
"Our opponents played very well, and we had to fight harder. When facing a team like this, they fight for every point. Their defense is excellent, they can clear the ball at crucial moments, and they are willing to give their all in every confrontation. That's how the game went. We will accept this point and move on."
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