Bayern Munich Stuns St. Pauli with a late 3-1 comeback at the Allianz Arena
29 November 2025
Match Recap
Bayern Munich earned a dramatic 3-1 victory over St. Pauli at the Allianz Arena on a Saturday night, as the Bundesliga’s 12th round unfolded. The hosts surfaced as the more dangerous side, but it was St. Pauli who drew first blood with relentless energy and a crisp finish.
St. Pauli broke the deadlock in the sixth minute when Andreas Hontondji found the back of the net after a defensive miscue, firing home from just inside the box to stun the crowd. The early goal signaled a tense opening, with Bayern probing but failing to convert their chances.
Rafael Guerreiro equalized for Bayern on the stroke of halftime after a well-worked build-up, lifting the home team and bench with a timely strike that silenced the early nerves. The first half finished 1-1 and set the stage for a second half loaded with substitutions and late drama.
Before kickoff, Bayern paid tribute to French winger Kingsley Coman, who spent a decade at the club before moving to Al Nassr last summer, as memories and highlights filled the stadium.
The second half brought more intensity, with Bayern’s early pressure producing a handful of half-chances. A key moment came when a cross from Min-jae Kim was met by a composed headed finish from Diaz, but the ball curled just wide, keeping the scores level and the home fans on the edge of their seats.
As the match wore on, Bayern made several alterations in a bid to push for the winner. Gnabry and Stanisic entered the fray, replacing Karl and Guerreiro, sharpening the attack on the right and adding fresh legs to the defense. St. Pauli responded with their own changes, trying to protect the draw and find a late counter.
With the clock ticking into stoppage time, Diaz rose to meet a precise cross from Joshua Kimmich and headed it home to tip the balance in Bayern’s favor. Only a minute later, Nicolas Jackson sealed the deal with a clinical finish after a defensive lapse from the visitors, sealing the three points for the home side.
In the end, Bayern held on to secure a hard-fought win, finishing 3-1 and extending their advantage at the top of the table.
Manuel Neuer reached another milestone, playing his 534th Bundesliga match and drawing level with Eike Immel for the second-most appearances by a goalkeeper in Bundesliga history, behind Oliver Kahn’s record.
Looking ahead, Bayern head to Union Berlin in the German Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday before resuming league duties and a busy December schedule. St. Pauli, meanwhile, travel to Borussia Monchengladbach in the cup before facing upcoming league fixtures as they bid to climb away from the relegation places.
Overall, it was a night of resilience, with Bayern finding late solutions when it mattered most, and St. Pauli leaving Munich with plenty of positives despite the result.
Punchline time: If football matches had a time machine, Bayern would still be late to kick off, but they’d somehow arrive just in time to steal the last word in stoppage time. And if drama paid wages, this game would’ve financed a lifetime supply of matchday coffee.
