Bochum pulled off a remarkable turnaround as Bochum stuns Bayern, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Bayern Munich 3-2 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday in the 25th round of the Bundesliga. The victory, on Bayern’s 125th anniversary, saw Yakov Medić (31st), Ibrahim Sissoko (51st), and Matoš Pero (71st) score for Bochum, while Raphael Guerreiro netted twice (14th, 28th) for the hosts.
Bayern’s Early Dominance
Bayern struck first in the 14th minute when Guerreiro’s powerful shot, following Gnabry’s run, hit the crossbar and went in. They doubled their lead in the 28th minute via Guerreiro’s header off a Müller assist. Despite a missed penalty by Gnabry in the 21st minute, Bayern seemed in control until Medić pulled one back for Bochum in the 31st minute after a corner.
Game-Changing Red Card
The tide turned in the 43rd minute when Bayern’s Palinia received a red card for a harsh tackle on Masouras, leaving the hosts with 10 men. Bochum capitalized early in the second half, with Sissoko leveling the score in the 51st minute via a superb header from a right-sided cross.
Bochum Seals the Upset
Bochum completed their comeback in the 71st minute when Pero fired in a low cross from Hoffmann. Bayern’s Guerreiro squandered a hat-trick chance in the 58th minute, and goalkeeper Horn denied Laimer’s curled effort in the 68th. Despite late pressure, including a missed shot by Laimer in stoppage time, Bochum held firm.
Standings Impact
This result lifts Bochum to 20 points in 16th place, while Bayern’s 61 points keep them atop the standings. As Bochum stuns Bayern, the Bundesliga race tightens, with the Bavarians reeling from a rare home defeat.
