Bayern Munich wins hard-fought match over St. Pauli

March 30, 2025 / 1:08 AM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Bayern Munich triumphed 3-2 over St. Pauli on Saturday, maintaining their six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

Key moments of the match

Harry Kane opened the scoring for Bayern Munich in the 17th minute, netting his 22nd league goal of the season. St. Pauli responded through Elias Saad, but Leroy Sané scored twice in the second half to secure the victory for Bayern.

Late stoppage-time goal narrowing the margin

Lars Ritzka scored a stoppage-time goal for St. Pauli, but Bayern held on to their lead to earn their first win in three Bundesliga games.

Defensive concerns for Bayern Munich

Despite the victory, Bayern faced a setback with defender Hiroki Ito suffering a foot injury, adding to their defensive troubles with Dayot Upamecano and Alphonso Davies already sidelined.

Focus shifts to upcoming Champions League quarterfinal

With seven games remaining in the Bundesliga, head coach Vincent Kompany urged his squad to remain focused as they prepare for their Champions League quarterfinal first-leg match against Inter Milan on April 8.