Bayern returned to Munich with heavy hearts after their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League in England.

Their spirits were further dampened by a poor start against the relegation-threatenedSt. Pauli, who surprisingly took the lead in the sixth minute at the Allianz Arena.

Mathias Pereira Lage intercepted a pass from Joshua Kimmich and played a precise through ball toAndréas Hountondji , who sprinted into the box and slotted a low shot past Manuel Neuer at the near post, shortly before he had to leave the field due to injury.

Bayern quickly pushed to equalize as Lennart Karl curled a left-footed shot against the far post, followed by Tom Bischof’s deflected attempt hitting the upright.

After surviving those close calls, the visitors seemed set to hold on until halftime, but their luck ended right before the break.

Luis Díaz controlled the ball inside the box and despite stumbling, cleverly backheeled it to Raphaël Guerreiro , who drilled it into the net.

With momentum on their side, many expected Vincent Kompany’s team to start the second half strongly and take the lead early on.

However, credit to St. Pauli, they did everything possible to disrupt the home side’s attacks. The hosts were also denied by the woodwork when Harry Kane’s powerful shot struck the far post after capitalizing on Nikola Vasilj’s weak punch from a corner.

Bayern seemed stuck until Díaz broke St. Pauli’s resistance in the 93rd minute, heading in Kimmich’s precise cross against a tiring defense.

There was still time forNicolas Jackson to confirm the victory with a calm finish, extending the hosts’ lead to eight points at the top and leaving Alexander Blessin’s team just one point from safety.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich)

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