Bayern Munich Stumbles with 2-1 Loss to Mainz, Leverkusen Gains Ground
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Bayern Munich suffered their first Bundesliga defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to FSV Mainz 05. Despite dominating possession, Bayern struggled to create chances, missing the influence of injured striker Harry Kane. Mainz executed a well-organized defensive strategy and capitalized on counter-attacks, with Jae-Sung Lee scoring twice. Armindo Sieb, on loan from Bayern, impressed with an assist. This loss marks Vincent Kompany's first defeat as Bayern's manager, highlighting the team's fatigue and injury issues.
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