Harry Kane: 'Coming back from 0-3 shows who Bayern is'

From a disastrous first half to an explosive second half, Bayern Munich underwent a spectacular transformation against Mainz, and Harry Kane clearly stated what made the difference.

Bayern Munich experienced a dramatic 90 minutes at Mainz's stadium, securing a 4-3 victory after trailing by three goals in the first half. Despite having better ball control from the start of the match, the visiting team was repeatedly punished by the opponent's sharp counterattacks, leading them into a difficult position after just the first 45 minutes.

Dominik Kohr opened the scoring for Mainz in the 15th minute, before Paul Nebel and Sheraldo Becker successively scored, putting the home team ahead 3-0. Bayern struggled but lacked effectiveness, revealing many issues in both defense and ball development. This performance became a key point in Harry Kane's post-match remarks.

“The first half was truly difficult,” Kane commented. “Regarding our approach to each match, we did not meet the usual standard. We did not control their counterattacks well, and our defensive capability was also insufficient. Our ball possession was somewhat careless. And credit must be given to Mainz: they punished us in many situations.”

The turning point came after the break, when Bayern completely changed their appearance. Nicolas Jackson reduced the deficit in the 53rd minute, before Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala successively scored to bring the match back to a balanced state. The relentless pressure made Mainz unable to hold firm, opening the opportunity for a spectacular comeback.

“We told each other during the break that we needed to show more energy and intensity. And that was evident right from the first minutes of the second half,” Kane shared. It was the English striker who secured the 4-3 victory in the 83rd minute, concluding the emotional comeback.

“Of course, you also have to demonstrate quality. And I think we achieved that through the goals. But the credit belongs to the whole team. Coming back from a 0-3 deficit after the first half shows the spirit we possess.” This statement not only reflects the match, but also affirms Bayern's identity ahead of the major clash with PSG.