Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at Bundesliga strugglers Mainz yesterday, a result which leaves the Bavarians third in the table, with champions Dortmund top for the first time this season.

Having lost 1-0 at home to Dortmund last week, Jupp Heynckes’s men were beaten again, their defence struggling to cope with a Mainz side who were not intimidated by the German record champions. It was no more than the hosts deserved after Bayern repeatedly gave away possession in midfield.

Mainz were rewarded when Andreas Ivanschitz struck after just 11 minutes. Bayern defender Daniel van Buyten equalised on 56 minutes, but Mainz were not to be denied a win which lifts them to 13th as midfielder Marco Caligiuri and defender Niko Bungert scored to put the hosts 3-1 up.

Van Buyten scored his second header to make it 3-2 with 11 minutes left to set up a tense finale, but Mainz held on.

Bundesliga
Werder Bremen vs Stuttgart 2-0; Mainz vs Bayern Munich 3-2.

Leading standings: B. Dortmund, B. M’gladbach 29; Bayern Munich 28; W. Bremen 26; Schalke 25.

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