Bayern won 1-0 (1-0) in the Bundesliga at FC St. Pauli on Saturday and extended their lead at the top of the table to six points for the time being. Bayer Leverkusen only managed a 1-1 (1-0) draw at bottom team Bochum without a win. Borussia Dortmund couldn’t end their away misery with Marcel Sabitzer and lost 1:3 (1:2) in Mainz.
Musiala scored the gold goal
A stroke of genius from Jamal Musiala saved Bayern from an unpleasant surprise at the Millerntor. In the first Bundesliga duel between the two friendly clubs in more than 13 years, he paved the way to the ultimately deserved success with his dream goal from a good 28 meters in the 22nd minute. This meant that the German record champions, for whom Konrad Laimer was in action from the 70th minute, scored fewer than three goals away from home for the first time this season and missed the corresponding record. The lead over pursuers RB Leipzig, which welcomes Borussia Mönchengladbach in the evening (6.30 p.m.) is six points.
The second-place team from Leipzig was unable to convince in the home game against Gladbach Borussia. The game ended in a goalless draw. Christoph Baumgartner was in the starting line-up for the Saxons, and Nicolas Seiwald came on as a substitute in the final phase. At Gladbach, Kevin Stöger and Stefan Lainer spent the evening on the bench.
Leverkusen had to accept a late equalizer
Masters Leverkusen suffered their next setback four days after their Champions League defeat in Liverpool (0:4). Coach Xabi Alonso’s team had to be content with a 1-1 (1-0) draw at bottom team VfL Bochum. Substitute Koji Miyoshi (88th) equalized the guests’ early lead by Patrik Schick (19th) late on and gave coach Dieter Hecking, who last sat on the bench as head coach in the Bundesliga at Borussia Mönchengladbach in May 2019, a successful comeback .
Red card for Dortmunder Can
Dortmund remains a welcome guest in foreign places and still only has one point after five away games. Outnumbered after a red card for Emre Can for serious foul play after 27 minutes, BVB conceded through Jae-Sung Lee (36th), Jonathan Burkardt (45th + 3) and Paul Nebel after a cross from ÖFB team player Philipp Mwene (54th). ) three goals. For Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy (40th) scored with a penalty kick to make it 1-1. Dortmund fell back to seventh place and criticism of coach Nuri Sahin will probably continue to increase.
Werder Bremen, with Romano Schmid and Marco Friedl (until 78th), defeated Holstein Kiel late 2-1 (1-0). Thanks to Oliver Burke’s header in the 89th minute, Werder celebrated their first home win of the season.
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**Interview with Football Analyst Mark Harrison**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Mark. Let’s dive right into the weekend’s Bundesliga action. Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top. What impressed you most about their performance against FC St. Pauli?
**Mark Harrison:** Thanks for having me! Bayern’s win was pivotal, especially with Jamal Musiala’s brilliant strike from 28 meters. It was a moment of individual brilliance that showcased both his skill and the team’s resilience. Even though they didn’t score more than two goals, they managed to maintain their lead, which is crucial at this stage in the season.
**Editor:** Indeed, Musiala’s goal seems to have been the turning point. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen struggled again, only managing a draw against the bottom team, Bochum. Do you see this as a larger issue for Leverkusen?
**Mark Harrison:** Absolutely. Following their heavy defeat in the Champions League to Liverpool, I think the confidence is shaken. They’ve struggled to convert chances, and this draw might be a sign that they need to regroup and reassess their strategy. It’s a disappointing outcome, especially considering they had the lead.
**Editor:** Borussia Dortmund continues to struggle away from home. With their loss to Mainz, do you think changes are imminent for coach Nuri Sahin?
**Mark Harrison:** It’s certainly a possibility. Dortmund’s away form has been horrendous, and the red card to Emre Can didn’t help their situation. There is mounting pressure on Sahin, especially after falling to seventh in the table. If he doesn’t turn things around quickly, there could be significant changes in the management.
**Editor:** Lastly, we saw Werder Bremen clinch a last-minute victory against Holstein Kiel. What does this say about their season so far?
**Mark Harrison:** That last-minute header by Oliver Burke is a testament to Bremen’s fighting spirit. They’ve shown resilience and the ability to close out games, which is key in a competitive league. If they can build on this momentum, they might secure a respectable finish in this season’s Bundesliga.
**Editor:** Thank you, Mark, for your insights. It’s going to be an interesting few weeks in the Bundesliga as teams continue to battle for points!
