Bayern Munich Suffers First Bundesliga Defeat

Bayern Munich suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat to Mainz in the 14th round of the Bundesliga, marking their first loss of the season. South Korean midfielder Lee Jae-sung was the standout player, scoring both goals for Mainz in the 41st and 60th minutes, while Leroy Sané's late goal in the 87th minute proved insufficient to change the outcome. This defeat has reduced Bayern's lead over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen to just four points, as Leverkusen secured a 2-0 victory against Augsburg. Injuries to key players, including Harry Kane and Manuel Neuer, hampered Bayern's performance, as they failed to convert their possession into goals. Mainz's victory is notable given their previous struggles against Bayern, having lost their last three encounters. Bayern Munich will look to bounce back against RB Leipzig in their next match, while Mainz faces Eintracht Frankfurt away.