Bayern Munich now finds themselves trailing Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen by eight points following an eventful match at Bochum.
The game was marred by two lengthy delays due to fan protests, disrupting the flow of play. Despite initially having control of the match with an early goal from Jamal Musiala, the German champions suffered their third consecutive defeat in nine years.
The first interruption occurred midway through the first half, causing a disruption in the rhythm of the game. The unexpected delay seemed to have an impact on Bayern Munich’s performance, as Bochum capitalized on the situation.
Takuma Asano’s well-executed strike and Keven Schlotterbeck‘s powerful header within 10 minutes after the interruption turned the tide in favor of the home team.
The match at Bochum showcased a series of unexpected events that ultimately led to Bayern Munich’s defeat and a significant gap in points between them and Bayer Leverkusen.
The fan protests and subsequent delays added a layer of unpredictability to the game, highlighting the challenges faced by the German champions. As they reflect on this match, Bayern Munich will need to regroup and refocus in order to bounce back from this setback and regain their winning form in the Bundesliga.
In the second half, ten minutes in, the players left the field again due to more supporter protests against the German league authority, the DFL.
Bochum reacted better, with Kevin Stoger extending the lead from the penalty spot after Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card for elbowing Schlotterbeck in the box.
Upamecano had been sent off just three days earlier in the 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the UEFA Champions League last 16. Harry Kane scored from close range three minutes from time, but Bochum secured a famous victory thanks to goalkeeper Manuel Riemann’s heroics.
