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Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich survived a scare, fighting back from three goals down to beat Mainz 4-3 on Saturday for a morale-booster before facing Paris Saint-Germain.

Bayern, which goes to Paris on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, arrived in Mainz in good cheer after clinching the title last weekend and reaching the German Cup final with a win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

But Mainz romped to a deserved 3-0 half-time lead against a heavily-rotated Bayern team, with Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise among those on the bench.

Mainz might even have scored more than the goals that came from from Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel and Sheraldo Becker.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Kane and Olise for Luis Díaz and Aleksandar Pavlović at the break – all four are likely to start against PSG.

ALSO READ | DFB Pokal: Stuttgart sails past Freiburg to set up German Cup final against Bayern

Nicolas Jackson pulled one back in the 53rd and Olise let fly with a brilliant strike inside the far post in the 73rd before Musiala equalized in the 81st.

Kane then scored the winner two minutes later from the rebound after Daniel Batz had saved Musiala’s effort.

Last-place Heidenheim staved off demotion with a 2-0 win over relegation rival St. Pauli. Budu Zivzivadze scored early and Eren Dinkçi late on to keep Heidenheim’s hopes of survival alive with three rounds remaining.

Second-last Wolfsburg was unable to capitalise on St. Pauli’s loss as it drew 0-0 at home with Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Cologne remains in danger after a 2-1 loss at home to Leverkusen in their Rhine derby. The win moved Leverkusen a point behind fourth-place Stuttgart before its game against visiting Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Also Saturday, Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 at Augsburg.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

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Bayern Munich survives scare, beats Mainz after being down by three goals Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich survived a scare, fighting back from three goals down to beat Mainz 4-3 on Saturday for a morale-booster before facing Paris Saint-Germain.Bayern, which goes to Paris on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, arrived in Mainz in good cheer after clinching the title last weekend and reaching the German Cup final with a win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.But Mainz romped to a deserved 3-0 half-time lead against a heavily-rotated Bayern team, with Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise among those on the bench.Mainz might even have scored more than the goals that came from from Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel and Sheraldo Becker.Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Kane and Olise for Luis Díaz and Aleksandar Pavlović at the break – all four are likely to start against PSG.ALSO READ | DFB Pokal: Stuttgart sails past Freiburg to set up German Cup final against BayernNicolas Jackson pulled one back in the 53rd and Olise let fly with a brilliant strike inside the far post in the 73rd before Musiala equalized in the 81st.Kane then scored the winner two minutes later from the rebound after Daniel Batz had saved Musiala’s effort.Last-place Heidenheim staved off demotion with a 2-0 win over relegation rival St. Pauli. Budu Zivzivadze scored early and Eren Dinkçi late on to keep Heidenheim’s hopes of survival alive with three rounds remaining.Second-last Wolfsburg was unable to capitalise on St. Pauli’s loss as it drew 0-0 at home with Borussia Mönchengladbach.Cologne remains in danger after a 2-1 loss at home to Leverkusen in their Rhine derby. The win moved Leverkusen a point behind fourth-place Stuttgart before its game against visiting Werder Bremen on Sunday.Also Saturday, Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 at Augsburg.Published on Apr 25, 2026 #Bayern #Munich #survives #scare #beats #Mainz #goals

April 25, 2026

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Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich survived a scare, fighting back from three goals down to beat Mainz 4-3 on Saturday for a morale-booster before facing Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern, which goes to Paris on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, arrived in Mainz in good cheer after clinching the title last weekend and reaching the German Cup final with a win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.
But Mainz romped to a deserved 3-0 half-time lead against a heavily-rotated Bayern team, with Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise among those on the bench.
Mainz might even have scored more than the goals that came from from Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel and Sheraldo Becker.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Kane and Olise for Luis Díaz and Aleksandar Pavlović at the break – all four are likely to start against PSG.
ALSO READ | DFB Pokal: Stuttgart sails past Freiburg to set up German Cup final against Bayern
Nicolas Jackson pulled one back in the 53rd and Olise let fly with a brilliant strike inside the far post in the 73rd before Musiala equalized in the 81st.
Kane then scored the winner two minutes later from the rebound after Daniel Batz had saved Musiala’s effort.
Last-place Heidenheim staved off demotion with a 2-0 win over relegation rival St. Pauli. Budu Zivzivadze scored early and Eren Dinkçi late on to keep Heidenheim’s hopes of survival alive with three rounds remaining.
Second-last Wolfsburg was unable to capitalise on St. Pauli’s loss as it drew 0-0 at home with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Cologne remains in danger after a 2-1 loss at home to Leverkusen in their Rhine derby. The win moved Leverkusen a point behind fourth-place Stuttgart before its game against visiting Werder Bremen on Sunday.
Also Saturday, Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 at Augsburg.
Published on Apr 25, 2026

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Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich survived a scare, fighting back from three goals down to beat Mainz 4-3 on Saturday for a morale-booster before facing Paris Saint-Germain.

But Mainz romped to a deserved 3-0 half-time lead against a heavily-rotated Bayern team, with Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise among those on the bench.

Mainz might even have scored more than the goals that came from from Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel and Sheraldo Becker.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Kane and Olise for Luis Díaz and Aleksandar Pavlović at the break – all four are likely to start against PSG.

ALSO READ | DFB Pokal: Stuttgart sails past Freiburg to set up German Cup final against Bayern

Nicolas Jackson pulled one back in the 53rd and Olise let fly with a brilliant strike inside the far post in the 73rd before Musiala equalized in the 81st.

Kane then scored the winner two minutes later from the rebound after Daniel Batz had saved Musiala’s effort.

Second-last Wolfsburg was unable to capitalise on St. Pauli’s loss as it drew 0-0 at home with Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Also Saturday, Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 at Augsburg.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

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Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich survived a scare, fighting back from three goals down to beat…

Marie-Louise Eta will make history this Saturday when she becomes the first woman to coach a men’s team in any of Europe’s top five leagues, taking charge of Union Berlin against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.

But even before her five-game interim stint begins, club president Dirk Zingler has ruled out the possibility of her taking the men’s job permanently.

Eta, 34, is set to lead Union for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, with the club winless in its last three matches and just two victories in 14. Union currently sits 11th in the 18-team table, still not mathematically safe from relegation.

However, Zingler insisted that Eta’s long-term future remains with the club’s women’s side, in line with a previously signed agreement.

Framing her interim spell as an audition for the men’s role, he argued, would undermine both her and the women’s game.

“If she does well and stays with the men, or doesn’t and goes to the women, that’s not a discussion I’m having at all,” Zingler told Sky Sport Germany. “That would be a disservice to her and to women’s football.”

His stance appears to contradict sporting director Horst Heldt, who had earlier left the door open for Eta to be considered for the permanent role.

Eta, for her part, has played down the noise, focusing only on results during her short tenure. “Next year, in any case, I’ll still be a coach,” she said.

Already a trailblazer, Eta previously became the first female assistant coach in the Bundesliga and has also worked with Union’s Under-19 men’s team.

Her appointment has drawn widespread attention, including sexist abuse on social media, prompting the club to publicly defend her.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

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Union Berlin rules out permanent men’s role for Marie-Louise Eta despite historic appointment Marie-Louise Eta will make history this Saturday when she becomes the first woman to coach a men’s team in any of Europe’s top five leagues, taking charge of Union Berlin against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.But even before her five-game interim stint begins, club president Dirk Zingler has ruled out the possibility of her taking the men’s job permanently.Eta, 34, is set to lead Union for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, with the club winless in its last three matches and just two victories in 14. Union currently sits 11th in the 18-team table, still not mathematically safe from relegation.However, Zingler insisted that Eta’s long-term future remains with the club’s women’s side, in line with a previously signed agreement.Framing her interim spell as an audition for the men’s role, he argued, would undermine both her and the women’s game.“If she does well and stays with the men, or doesn’t and goes to the women, that’s not a discussion I’m having at all,” Zingler told Sky Sport Germany. “That would be a disservice to her and to women’s football.”His stance appears to contradict sporting director Horst Heldt, who had earlier left the door open for Eta to be considered for the permanent role.Eta, for her part, has played down the noise, focusing only on results during her short tenure. “Next year, in any case, I’ll still be a coach,” she said.Already a trailblazer, Eta previously became the first female assistant coach in the Bundesliga and has also worked with Union’s Under-19 men’s team.Her appointment has drawn widespread attention, including sexist abuse on social media, prompting the club to publicly defend her.Published on Apr 17, 2026 #Union #Berlin #rules #permanent #mens #role #MarieLouise #Eta #historic #appointment

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