Bayern Munich recovers from 3 goals down to beat Mainz for confidence boost before PSG clash
Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich has survived a scare by fighting back from three goals down to beat Mainz 4-3 for a morale-booster before facing Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern goes to Paris on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.
The Bavarian powerhouse 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.
Harry Kane got Bayern's winner in the 83rd minute.
Last-place Heidenheim staved off demotion with a 2-0 win over relegation rival St. Pauli.
Second-last Wolfsburg was unable to capitalize on St. Pauli’s loss as it drew 0-0 at home with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Cologne remains in danger after a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
- European round-up: Kane proves a suber-sub in Bayern win RTE —
- Olise and Kane lead Bayern comeback from three goals down in 4-3 win at Mainz The Straits Times —
- European football: Kane completes epic Bayern comeback against Mainz The Guardian —
- Bayern recovers from 3 goals down to beat Mainz for confidence boost before PSG clash ABC News —