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Bayern’s Title Celebration Delayed as Leverkusen Keeps Slim Bundesliga Hopes Alive

Bayern’s 3:0 win over Mainz and Thomas Müller’s 500th Bundesliga match were overshadowed by Leverkusen’s victory, postponing the championship decision to next week.

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Overview

  • Bayern Munich defeated Mainz 3:0 with goals from Leroy Sané, Michael Olise, and Eric Dier, maintaining their eight-point lead atop the Bundesliga with three matches remaining.
  • Bayer Leverkusen’s 2:0 win against Augsburg ensured Bayern could not secure the title this weekend, leaving the championship decision for next Saturday in Leipzig.
  • Star striker Harry Kane will miss Bayern’s potential title-clinching match after receiving his fifth yellow card for time-wasting, marking the first suspension of his career.
  • Thomas Müller celebrated his 500th Bundesliga appearance in what was likely his penultimate home game for Bayern, receiving a standing ovation from fans.
  • Dortmund kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a dramatic 3:2 stoppage-time win at Hoffenheim, though their decisive goal sparked controversy over a collision involving the opposing goalkeeper.