In a thrilling match, Bayern Munich dominated Mainz with a commanding 5-0 victory on Saturday evening. The German giants displayed their dominance from the start, dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities for themselves throughout the game.
Mainz struggled to create any significant chances in the first half, and it was Bayern who took the lead after just five minutes through a brilliant goal from Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker showed his clinical finishing abilities as he slotted home a low shot into the bottom corner of the net.
The second half saw Bayern continue to press forward, and they were rewarded with another goal shortly afterwards when Kingsley Coman pounced on a mistake by the Mainz defense to slot home from close range. The Bavarians continued to pile on the pressure, and they doubled their lead soon after when Thomas Müller fired home from long range.
Kingsley Coman then scored twice more for Bayern, doubling their lead before the interval and completing his hat-trick late on. The victory means that Bayern have moved up to third place in the Bundesliga table, and they will be looking to build on this performance against Hoffenheim next week.
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur secured a vital three points in their quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Harry Kane led the charge once again, scoring a stunning hat-trick as Spurs beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park.
Kane's impressive display was not only a reminder of his incredible goalscoring form but also highlighted the importance of his leadership qualities within the team. He provided the finishing touch to a well-organized Tottenham attack, and his hat-trick ensured that Spurs could secure all three points and keep pace with Manchester City in the race for the top four.
Overall, both matches were thrilling displays of football, and both teams showcased their attacking prowess. However, it is clear that Bayern Munich and Tottenham are two sides that are set to cause problems for opponents in the coming weeks.