Bayern München 2–3 VfL Bochum Player Ratings: Bochum Stun Bayern in a Dramatic Comeback Victory

Bayern Munich’s 125th birthday celebrations were spoiled as relegation-threatened Bochum pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback win at the Allianz Arena. Winning for the first time in Bayern in 34 years.

The hosts started strongly, with Raphaël Guerreiro opening the scoring in the 14th minute after Serge Gnabry’s surging run created chaos in the Bochum box. Bayern could have doubled their lead in the 20th minute, but Gnabry squandered a golden opportunity, striking the post from the penalty spot. However, the second goal arrived in the 28th minute, as Thomas Müller’s clever header teed up Guerreiro for his brace.

Bochum responded swiftly, reducing the deficit just three minutes later when Jakov Medic capitalized on a loose ball inside the Bayern box to power a shot past Urbig. The game took a dramatic turn in the 42nd minute when João Palhinha was shown a straight red card for a reckless studs-up challenge on Giorgos Masouras, leaving Bayern to play the entire second half with ten men.

Bochum took full advantage after the break, equalizing in the 51st minute as Ibrahima Sissoko rose highest to head home a brilliant cross by Felix Passlack. With Bayern struggling to control the game, the visitors sensed an opportunity and completed their remarkable comeback in the dying moments. Midfielder Matus Bero extended the visitor’s lead with a lovely strike past Urbig.

Kompany to salvage something from the game brought four substitutes in the form of lethal striker Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala the magical youngster, Olise, and Laimer to strengthen the defence. The former three tried all they could to get a goal back. But the spirited Bochum team denied every opportunity Bayern threw at them. Including a point-blank range save by Horn late in the game to deny Musiala.

Bochum’s relentless defending sealed an improbable victory, dealing Bayern a significant blow in the Bundesliga title race. The defeat leaves Bayern vulnerable at the top, while Bochum’s resilience earned them a crucial three points in their battle for survival.

Here are the Bayern München vs VfL Bochum Player Ratings.

Bayern München Player Ratings

GK- Jonas Urbig- 5.5/10

Made some crucial stops, denying Bochum to extend the lead further but seemed clueless during the first three goals.

RB- Sacha Boey- 6/10

He was lively in attack but defensively suspect, and often left gaps behind him.

CB- Josip Stanisic- 7/10

Provided energy down the right but was beaten in key duels, including for Sissoko’s equalizer.

CB- Eric Dier- 6.6/10

The Englishman was solid in the air and made key interventions but struggled with Bochum’s late pressure.

LB- Hiroki Ito- 6.3/10

Was assured on the ball but caught out at times, especially in Bochum’s fast counterattacks.

DM- Leon Goretzka- 6.5/10

Played a key part in his team’s performance.

DM- Joao Palhinha- 5.5/10

The Portuguese got red carded! for a studs-up challenge on Masouras, that buckled his knee horribly. Before that, he was solid in the midfield.

AM- Raphaël Guerreiro- 9/10

He smashed home and gave his team a quick start, the perfect 125th anniversary present. The midfielder then diverted a fine flick past Horn into the bottom left corner to bag his second goal. The standout performer for Bayern and the player of the match.

RW- Serge Gnabry- 7/10

Gnabry assisted the opener but wasted a crucial penalty and lacked sharpness in finishing.

ST- Thomas Müller– 7.1/10

Headed the ball across the goal to assist Guerreiro for his second goal of the game. The veteran picked up his third assist of the Bundesliga campaign. Got substituted around the hour mark.

LW- Leroy Sané- 7/10

The 29-year-old was the most fouled player in the game. Had a few bright moments but was largely kept in check by Bochum’s defenders.

SUB- Harry Kane- 6.2/10

The lethal striker and current Bayern topscorer brought fresh legs but couldn’t turn the tide in Bayern’s favour.

SUB- Jamal Musiala- 6.5/10

Was lively right from the moment he came on creating difficulties for the Bochum defence. Saw his poacher’s header denied by Horn’s brilliance late in the game.

SUB- Konrad Laimer- 6.8/10

Offered a physical presence up top in the closing stages.

SUB- Michael Olise- 7/10

Looked lively but found limited space against Bochum’s disciplined defence but tried his best to get his team levelled.

SUB- Joshua Kimmich- NA

Came on late and didn’t have enough time to make a difference.

Manager- Vincent Kompany- 6.5/10

Kompany’s side started well, dominating possession and creating chances, but poor finishing and a costly red card derailed their control. His inability to adjust Bayern’s tactics effectively after going down to 10 men left them vulnerable, and Bochum took full advantage. A frustrating night for him and Bayern.

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VfL Bochum Player Ratings

GK- Timo Horn- 6.5/10

Made a brilliant save to deny Musiala from point-blank range to deny Bayern a third goal. Picked a yellow card for time wasting.

CB- Tim Oermann- 6.5/10

Held his ground against Bayern’s attack, making vital clearances late in the game to keep the scoreline intact.

CB- Jakov Medic- 7/10

Scored a power shot high into the left of the goal past a helpless Urbig, after a chaotic scramble in the Bayern penalty area. redeemed himself for a previous error that led to a penalty and a yellow card, The penalty was however missed by Gnabry. This was Medic’s first goal in the Bundesliga this season.

CB- Bernardo- 6.4/10

Picked up a yellow but remained solid against Sané’s tricky dribbling throughout the game.

RWB- Felix Passlack- 6.5/10

Passlack whipped in a beautiful cross to assist Sissoko’s goal to draw things level at the Allianz Arena.

CM- Ibrahima Sissoko- 7/10

Sissoko worked tirelessly in midfield and got his team levelled with a towering header into the top-right corner past Urbig following a whipped-in cross by Passlack. Picekd a yellow card late on.

CM- Matus Bero- 7.5/10

Kept things ticking in midfield, supported both attack and defence well and made the difference late on with a composed winning goal.

CM- Tom Krauss- 7.8/10

Provided good energy and movement in the midfield and made crucial interceptions to keep Bayern from scoring a leveller.

LWB- Maximilian Wittek- 6/10

Was constantly pushing on the left flank in both attack and defence. Picked a yellow card late in the game.

ST- Philipp Hofmann- 6.7/10

Battled hard up front but was well-marshalled by Bayern’s defenders.

ST- Giorgos Masouras- 7/10

The striker won key fouls and drew the challenge that led to Palhinha’s red card, the moment that changed the course of the game.

SUB- Moritz Broschinski- N/A

Came on late and didn’t have enough time to make a difference.

SUB- Cristian Gamboa- N/A

SUB- Anthony Losilla- N/A

SUB- Erhan Masovic- N/A

Manager- Dieter Hecking- 9/10

Masterminded a disciplined and resilient performance, making the most of Bayern’s numerical disadvantage. His team stayed compact, punished Bayern’s defensive lapses, and showed excellent mental strength to overturn the deficit. A tactical triumph that gives Bochum a massive boost in their relegation battle.

Sportsdunia’s man of the match goes to Raphaël Guerreiro.

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