A remarkable long-range goal by Jamal Musiala helped Bayern Munich secure a 1-0 victory over St Pauli, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table to six points. St Pauli, newly promoted, put up a strong fight against the favored Bayern team, aiming to avoid a repeat of their previous heavy defeat. Musiala’s goal, struck from nearly 30 meters out, bounced in off the crossbar, marking his fifth goal in four games since recovering from a hip injury.
Musiala expressed surprise at his ability to score from such a distance, emphasizing his continuous efforts to enhance his skills. Despite Bayern’s lead, RB Leipzig had the chance to narrow the gap to three points in their upcoming match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
In another match, Dortmund faced a 3-1 defeat against Mainz after Emre Can’s early dismissal. Dortmund, plagued by injuries, struggled to maintain their form, suffering their sixth consecutive loss in all competitions. Bayer Leverkusen also faced difficulties, settling for a 1-1 draw against bottom-placed Bochum, with Lukas Hradecky lamenting the late equalizer as a disappointment.
The Bundesliga saw Werder Bremen claim a 2-1 victory over Holstein Kiel, with Oliver Burke’s late goal sealing the win after an equalizer by Phil Harres.