Bayern Munich suffered a surprising 2-3 loss to relegation-threatened VfL Bochum. Harry Kane, who came on in the 62nd minute, lamented the team lack of focus. A first-half red card for João Palhinha and Serge Gnabry missed penalty proved costly. Manager Vincent Kompany was forced to bring in key players like Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich, but Bayern still conceded a late goal. The defeat spoiled Bayern 125th anniversary celebrations and leaves them struggling in the Bundesliga title race.
For the second time this season, Bayern Munich suffered a shocking Bundesliga loss, falling 2 to relegation-threatened VfL Bochum. Despite dominating possession and leading the xG stats (2.32 vs. 1.30), costly mistakes led to their downfall.
Harry Kane, who started on the bench, came on in the 62nd minute but could not prevent Bayern’s collapse. Manager Vincent Kompany had initially rested key players following their UEFA Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen but was forced to introduce Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, and Joshua Kimmich in an attempt to salvage the match.
Bayern’s problems began with Joao Palhinha’s first-half red card, leaving them with 10 men. A missed penalty by Serge Gnabry further worsened their situation. Despite being level at 2-2 when Kane entered, Bayern failed to capitalize and conceded a decisive third goal.
Kane admitted that lapses in concentration cost them, emphasizing the need to stay focused for the full 90 minutes. The defeat, which came during Bayern’s 125th anniversary celebrations, was a major setback in their title chase. Meanwhile, Bochum’s unexpected victory gave them crucial points in their battle against relegation, sitting 16th in the Bundesliga table.
