Mainz 1–2 Bayern Munich: Kimmich and Karl keep Bayern top on Neuer's record-breaking day
Bayern Munich won 2–1 at Mainz on Saturday 7 November 2026 to stay top of the Bundesliga, Joshua Kimmich scoring in the 14th minute and Lennart Karl in the 57th, both from Harry Kane assists, before Phillip Tietz headed a late consolation for Mainz. Manuel Neuer became the oldest player in Bayern's history on his 550th Bundesliga appearance, but his milestone afternoon ended early: he was injured as Mainz had an equaliser ruled out for offside shortly before the break and was replaced by Jonas Urbig.
Key points
- Final: Mainz 1, Bayern Munich 2 - MEWA Arena, Saturday 7 November 2026, Bundesliga Matchday 9 (0–1 at half-time).
- Kimmich (14') and Karl (57') scored for Bayern, both assisted by Harry Kane; Tietz headed Mainz's reply at 90+3'.
- Neuer became Bayern's oldest-ever player on his 550th Bundesliga appearance, then went off injured before half-time.
- Bayern stay top of the Bundesliga into the international break, still unbeaten this season.
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What happened
Bayern arrived in Mainz after a Klassiker draw with Borussia Dortmund and a Champions League win over Atlético Madrid, and took control after an even start: Kimmich's opener was their first shot on target. Mainz's best moment came just before the break, when Lee's header was ruled out for offside and Neuer was hurt in the same passage. Karl's second settled it, and Tietz's stoppage-time header - Mainz's first shot on target - came too late to change anything.
Match facts — all verified
- ✓ VerifiedBayern Munich beat Mainz 2–1 at the MEWA Arena on Saturday 7 November 2026 in the Bundesliga, Matchday 9: Joshua Kimmich in the 14th minute, Lennart Karl in the 57th, and Phillip Tietz headed Mainz's goal in the 90+3rd minute.Bundesliga - Bayern Munich edge out Mainz to stay top of the table (official match report, 7 Nov 2026; read in full) · Sportradar - FSV Mainz vs Bayern Munich match record, Bundesliga Matchday 9 (7 Nov 2026)
- ✓ VerifiedHarry Kane assisted both Bayern goals: he won the ball from a misplaced Jae-Sung Lee pass and found Kimmich, who drove forward and rifled a shot into the top corner, and in the second half his blocked shot fell for him to poke the loose ball to Karl, who slotted home.Bundesliga - Bayern Munich edge out Mainz to stay top of the table (official match report, 7 Nov 2026; read in full)
- ✓ VerifiedManuel Neuer became the oldest Bayern player of all time on his 550th Bundesliga appearance - at 40 years and 225 days, overtaking Bernd Dreher. He was injured in the passage of play around Mainz's disallowed equaliser, when Lee headed in after Neuer failed to deal with a free-kick and the goal was ruled out by the video assistant for offside, and he was replaced by Jonas Urbig shortly before half-time.Bundesliga - Bayern Munich edge out Mainz to stay top of the table (official match report, 7 Nov 2026; read in full) · Reuters via GeoSuper - Neuer's record-breaking day marred by error and injury in Bayern win (7 Nov 2026)
- ✓ VerifiedThe win keeps Bayern top of the Bundesliga going into the international break and extends their unbeaten start to the season. Mainz, who had lost their previous three league matches, scored with their first shot on target, deep in stoppage time.Bundesliga - Bayern Munich edge out Mainz to stay top of the table (official match report, 7 Nov 2026; read in full)