Vincent Kompany's side head into the match hoping to regain their winning feeling after their trip to Arsenal in the Champions League. Despite superior ball control and pressure throughout the first half, Bayern lacked sharpness in the final stages. Harry Kane was almost completely blocked, while the home team only created two shots on target in the 90 minutes of official play.
The deadlock forced Bayern to pay the price. St. Pauli chose a defensive counter-attacking style and unexpectedly equalized in the second half, causing the Allianz Arena to fall into a state of anxiety. As the match entered the final minutes, the score of 1-1 seemed to be settled.
But right at the most difficult time, Luis Diaz became Bayern's biggest bright spot. In the 90+3 minute, from Joshua Kimmich's cross, St. Pauli's defense was packed with Kane and let Diaz escape to head down accurately, giving Bayern the advantage. Four minutes later, Nicolas Jackson took advantage of the space in the penalty area to score the winning goal 3-1, ending the emotional comeback.
This match continues to prove Luis Diaz's influence in Munich. The Colombian midfielder not only scored but also assisted, contributing to both decisive situations. This was his 7th goal in the Bundesliga this season, and his 12th in all competitions.
Despite winning all 3 points and maintaining the top spot, Bayern still have many improvements to improve. Low chance conversion rate, dependence on individual situations and unstable finishing are continue to be clear issues. The victory over St. Pauli brought joy, but also a reminder for coach Kompany and his team in the long race in the Bundesliga.
