Musialas Gala: Bayern wades off Mainz before the break

One of three goals: Jamal Musiala heads in to make it 2-0.
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Mainz coach Bo Henriksen brought in a new duo compared to the 1-1 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bayern loanees Vidovic and Sieb started for Lee and Burkardt (thigh injury).

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany had to do without Upamecano (thigh bruise) after the 5-0 win at VfL Bochum and left Coman and Olise on the bench. Dier, Sané and Gnabry started.

First combination, first goal

It was a tailor-made start for the Munich team: the second attack was a perfect combination of Davies, Kane and Vollender Musiala, who deliberately slotted into the far corner (2nd).

The guests then clearly dictated the action, let the ball and opponents run, acted objectively and with an eye on safety, but without much esprit and emphasis to advance into the final third. On the other hand, Mainz, who were deeply staggered, looked in vain for relief. There were initially no further highlights, but a centner injury to his eyebrow caused a stir – Kane had accidentally hit the keeper (15th).

Top-class for Gnabry and Sané

It took almost half an hour until the next mandatory action. Zentner couldn't hold on to Sané's low shot and Gnabry, who followed up, failed to hit the post (27'). A little later, it was Sané himself who, after a quick start in a central position, broke through and was defeated by the home side's number one rushing out (31').

The 05ers had only been able to react for a good half an hour, but then set two offensive accents. Dier, who had brought Kohr into the game himself, repaired his faux pas in time (32'), Caci only hit the side netting in FSV's best opportunity until the break (33').

Musiala puts together a three-pack

Musiala ended the brief flare-up of Mainz's offensive spirit when he nodded in from a slightly offside position after Kane's header – the goal counted due to the lack of VAR in the second cup round – 2-0 (37th). The favorites struck twice before the break, twice the 05ers were overwhelmed by Bayern's pace. Sané (45th+1) and again Musiala (45th+4) increased the score to 4-0 at halftime.

Bavaria in control and energy saving mode

Musiala had more than done his duty with the restart, and Kane also stayed in the dressing room. In principle, the party was decided, and the favorite was noticeably no longer acting with full concentration. Opportunities remained in short supply, the hosts had their first notable values ​​through Joker Onisiwo (59th). There were exchanges on both sides and the flow of the game stalled. Among other things, Goretzka was given playing time, and Zentner was once again forced to do a brilliant act (74th).

Ultimately, the record cup winner managed the result confidently in the second half, which had very few highlights, and didn't do more than he had to – the party was babbling towards its end. With their fourth win in the fourth cup match against Mainz, Bayern move into the round of 16.

Mainz continues away against SC Freiburg on Sunday (3:30 p.m.). Bavaria welcomes Union Berlin on Saturday afternoon (3:30 p.m.).