Against Mainz 05, Kimmich was a focal point of helping the team create 24 total shots, nine big chances, and an xG of 4.5. On a different day, Bayern Munich walks out of that match with four or five goals, but the Bavarians struggled with their finishing and had to settle for a 2-2 draw. Kimmich, however, did his part to help power the attack:

Bayern Munich was thoroughly dominant in terms of possession, but two big defensive lapses and a myriad of missed scoring chances led to the Bavarians succumbing to a painful 2-2 draw with Mainz 05, who entered the match in last place of the Bundesliga.

Die Roten welcome struggling Mainz to the Allianz Arena in their penultimate league fixture before the winter break.

Bayern Munich almost suffered a shock loss to bottom-of-the-table Mainz, but salvaged a late draw thanks to Harry Kane's penalty.

Thomas Müller, who could be considered as the last world-class attacker to come out of Bayern’s academy before Karl, celebrated the goal from the stands. Bayern did very little for the rest of the half, and they were punished for it before the half-time whistle.

Harry Kane 's late penalty ensured Bayern Munich maintained their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season, but they were held to a surprise 2-2 draw by rock-bottom Mainz at the Allianz Arena. A share of the spoils meant Bayern dropped points for the first time at home this season, while Mainz earned an unlikely point to move within four of safety.

As the Bundesliga season heats up, fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05. Scheduled for 17:30 CET at the Allianz Arena in Munich, this match pits the league leaders against the struggling bottom team.

In truth, Mainz was dominated by Bayern Munich in terms of possession, but it did take advantage of two big defensive lapses by the Bavarians and relied upon some excellent defending from Kacper Potulski and outstanding work in goal from Daniel Batz to power itself to the draw.