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Kane Leads Bayern’s Fresh XI as Mainz Visit the Allianz Arena

14 December 2025

Kane Leads Bayern’s Fresh XI as Mainz Visit the Allianz Arena
Kane leads Bayern's rotated XI against Mainz at the Allianz Arena.

Lineups and Stakes: Bayern Munich vs Mainz

Kane leads Bayern Munich's latest lineup at the Allianz Arena in 2025.

Vincent Kompany, Bayern's coach, announced his starting XI as they prepared to face Mainz at the Allianz Arena in the Bundesliga's 14th round.

Several defenders were rested, including Tah, Upamecano, Guerreiro, Laimer, and Davies, while the bench players were given a chance.

Bayern Munich sit top of the table on 37 points after 12 wins and one draw, while Mainz stay bottom with 6 points from one win and three draws.

Mainz's coach Urs Fischer named a compact XI to face Bayern.

Substitutes on Bayern's bench were multiple squad players.

The match sits Bayern on 37 points from 12 wins and one draw, while Mainz remain bottom on 6.

Kick-off is at 17:30 local time as fans hope for goals. Punchlines: 1) Bayern's defense is so tight the offside line filed for a extension. 2) Mainz are hoping for a miracle—the ball may need a passport to slip past the Bavarian fortress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the match?

December 14, 2025, at 17:30 local time (Germany).

Which Bayern players were rested?

Defenders Tah, Upamecano, Guerreiro, Laimer, and Davies were rested to give bench players minutes.