Match report

Bayern Munich 2–2 FSV Mainz 05: A Thrilling Bundesliga Draw

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
2–2
FT
FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05
Dec 14, 2025

Bayern Munich held off a spirited challenge from FSV Mainz 05 to secure a 2-2 draw in their Bundesliga clash. Despite taking an early lead through L. Karl's goal, Bayern struggled to maintain control as Mainz responded with two goals before halftime and late pressure.

Key Facts

  • • L. Karl (Bayern Munich) scored the first goal in the 29th minute, assisted by S. Gnabry.
  • • K. Potulski (FSV Mainz 05) equalized for Mainz with a goal at half-time.
  • • Lee Jae-Sung (FSV Mainz 05) put Mainz ahead in the 67th minute, set up by Stefan Bell.
  • • H. Kane (Bayern Munich) scored from the penalty spot in the 87th minute to secure the draw.

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 44 J. Stanisic (D)
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae (D)
  • 21 H. Ito (D)
  • 20 T. Bischof (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 42 L. Karl (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 30 C. Kiala
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 19 A. Davies
  • 4 J. Tah
  • 2 D. Upamecano
  • 45 A. Pavlovic
  • 27 K. Laimer
  • 11 N. Jackson

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 D. Batz (G)
  • 24 S. Kawasaki (D)
  • 21 D. da Costa (D)
  • 16 S. Bell (D)
  • 48 K. Potulski (D)
  • 22 N. Veratschnig (D)
  • 14 W. Boving (M)
  • 15 L. Maloney (M)
  • 6 K. Sano (M)
  • 7 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
  • 17 B. Hollerbach (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Riess
  • 23 K. Schopp
  • 25 A. Hanche-Olsen
  • 9 A. Nordin
  • 42 D. Gleiber
  • 11 A. Sieb
  • 36 F. Moreno Fell
  • 37 B. Bobzien
  • 44 N. Weiper

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    29' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Karl · Assist: S. Gnabry
  2. FSV Mainz 05
    45' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Potulski · Assist: W. Boving
  3. FSV Mainz 05
    50' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card
    Danny da Costa

    Foul

  4. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Ito · On: A. Davies
  5. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: A. Pavlovic
  6. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bischof · On: Konrad Laimer
  7. FSV Mainz 05
    62' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Kawasaki · On: A. Nordin
  8. FSV Mainz 05
    67' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal
    Lee Jae-Sung · Assist: Stefan Bell
  9. Bayern Munich
    73' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kim Min-Jae · On: N. Jackson
  10. Bayern Munich
    77' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Konrad Laimer

    Foul

  11. FSV Mainz 05
    78' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Hollerbach · On: N. Weiper
  12. Bayern Munich
    83' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Davies

    Argument

  13. FSV Mainz 05
    86' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card
    K. Potulski

    Foul

  14. Bayern Munich
    87' Bayern Munich Goal · Penalty
    H. Kane

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich FSV Mainz 05
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 91% 59%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 5
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 971 177
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 11 2
xG 4.50 0.60
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 85% 15%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 885 104
Shots Inside Box 20 3
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of H. Ito and L. Goretzka for Bayern Munich at halftime marked a shift in momentum, but Mainz capitalized with their second goal.
  • ▸ Bayern's late equalizer from Kane came after Konrad Laimer received a yellow card for arguing with the referee.