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Bayern beat Mainz as Neuer’s record appearance ends in injury
Bayern Munich beat Mainz 2-1 to extend their unbeaten away run in the Bundesliga to 31 matches, but Manuel Neuer’s record-setting appearance was cut short by injury. The 40-year-old became Bayern’s oldest player, then went off before half-time with a recurrence of a foot problem, while another error nearly allowed Mainz to equalise.
Neuer misjudged a cross before Lee Jae-sung scored, though the goal was ruled out for offside. Opta data cited by Sofascore records five Neuer errors leading to goals in his past 17 league matches, compared with 10 in his previous 248. Harry Kane assisted Joshua Kimmich and 18-year-old Lennart Karl; Bayern and Borussia Dortmund each have 21 points after nine games, with Bayern ahead on goal difference.
In short
- Bayern beat Mainz 2-1 and remain top of the Bundesliga.
- Neuer set an age record but left injured before half-time.
- Kane assisted both Bayern goals.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “European football: Bayern beat Mainz but Neuer’s record-breaking day turns sour”.