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GOAL, ASSIST & RECORD: LENNART KARL STARRED HELPS BAYERN MATCH BUNDESLIGA DOMINANCE STREAK

17-year-old Lennart Karl starred with a goal and an assist as Bayern Munich came from 2-0 down to thrash Freiburg 6-2. The win equals Bayern's 52-year-old record of 43 consecutive rounds at the top.

Goal, Assist & Record: Lennart Karl starred Helps Bayern Match Bundesliga Dominance Streak
Karl Sets Records In Big Bayern 6-2 Victory

On Saturday, the 17-year-old Lennart Karl shone for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga frontrunners staged an impressive comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat Freiburg 6-2, equaling a long-standing record.

This match marked Karl's ninth appearance in the league and his second time in the starting lineup. By scoring, assisting, and showcasing his brilliant skills, he sent a significant message to Germany's national coach, Julian Nagelsmann, ahead of next year's World Cup.

Bayern's head coach, Vincent Kompany, remarked during his press conference, "Lenny... it's always quite challenging. When a team puts six goals on the board, many players contribute to that success.

"The key moment was undoubtedly when we scored to make it 2-1. That phase was crucial and highlighted a lot of talent. Few players have that capability, but it shifted our momentum. What followed was the collective effort of numerous players performing well."

The young talent, who previously made history this season by becoming the youngest scorer for Bayern in the Champions League, etched his name in the record books again by becoming the youngest player from the club to score and assist in a Bundesliga match.

Only one player younger than him has achieved this milestone for any Bundesliga side—Youssoufa Moukoko of Borussia Dortmund, who pulled it off during a 3-1 victory against Freiburg in August 2022.

Michael Olise was also pivotal in the victory, netting two goals and assisting three more.

Bayern, who would still have topped the league even with a defeat, equalled their record of 43 consecutive rounds at the top, a streak that has stood for 52 years. They are set to surpass this mark, irrespective of the outcome in their upcoming match against St. Pauli, following their away game against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Kompany commented, "Any record that has endured for this long reflects a remarkable achievement. However, we don’t concentrate heavily on records.

"I believe we've built confidence and at least sharpened our mental focus from this match, especially regarding aspects that didn’t go as planned."

Freiburg took advantage of Bayern's slow start, with goals from Yuito Suzuki and Johan Manzambi from corners within the first 18 minutes, marking the first instance this season that Bayern fell behind at home.

Karl responded swiftly, finding the net just four minutes later after skillfully controlling Olise's pass and finishing with his right foot. He then assisted Olise, levelling the score before halftime.

The tenacious Karl could have scored again in the second half, but a goal he netted was disallowed after a VAR review deemed there was an offside in the buildup.

Dayot Upamecano netted with a header from Olise's corner, and Harry Kane added to his league-leading goal tally shortly thereafter.

Karl exited the match to thunderous applause in the 71st minute after suffering a hip injury, leaving Olise to assist substitute Nicolas Jackson for the fifth goal in the 78th minute. Olise rounded off the scoring in the 84th with a setup from Hiroki Ito, who was making his season debut.
Bayern's upcoming match presents one of their most challenging obstacles of the season, as they prepare to compete against Arsenal, one of only two teams still boasting a perfect record from four Champions League matches thus far.

"Our next match is another home fixture in the Bundesliga, and sandwiched in between is our Champions League encounter with Arsenal," Kompany remarked. "We have placed ourselves in a solid position to approach this game to continue to evolve and enhance our performance."

When inquired about Bayern's preparedness for this tough matchup, the former Manchester City captain responded, "Perhaps now more than ever. At least, that’s what I hope. "

ANALYSIS: HOW BAYERN SET NEW BUNDESLIGA ALL-TIME LEADERSHIP MARK

Bayern Munich scores twice in stoppage time to beat St. Pauli 3-1! The dramatic comeback extends their record Bundesliga lead and breaks a nine-game losing streak for the hosts.

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Bayern Munich Achieves New Bundesliga Top Spot Record

On Saturday, Luis Díaz and Nicolas Jackson scored in stoppage time, saving Bayern Munich from a potential upset with a 3-1 victory over St. Pauli in the Bundesliga.

Even if Bayern had lost, they would still have set a new league record of leading the Bundesliga for 44 straight matchdays.

Three minutes into added time, Díaz redirected Joshua Kimmich's cross with his shoulder, crushing St. Pauli's hope of earning a point. Soon after, Serge Gnabry assisted Jackson, who scored again.

These goals extended St. Pauli’s losing streak in the league to nine games and helped Bayern avoid some tough questions, especially after their first defeat of the season against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday.

A tie against the newly promoted team from Hamburg would have marked Bayern's second draw in three league games, after Union Berlin ended their record-breaking 16-game winning streak to start the season with a 2-2 draw on Nov. 8.

Andreas Hountondji shocked Bayern early on, scoring in the sixth minute by shooting the ball between Manuel Neuer's legs after Mathias Pereira Lage won the ball from Konrad Laimer.

The scorer had to be subbed off soon after due to a thigh injury.

Lennart Kark and, later, Tom Bischoff both hit the post as Bayern looked to respond.

Their efforts paid off just before halftime when Díaz set up Raphaël Guerreiro for the tying goal. Díaz initially attempted to control the ball but, after losing his footing, backheeled it to Guerreiro.

Harry Kane also hit the post late in the game as Bayern continued to search for the winning goal.

Elsewhere, Heidenheim also scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win at Union, moving them off the bottom of the table. St. Pauli fell to last place.

Said El Mala scored in stoppage time for Cologne, drawing their game at Werder Bremen 1-1. Bremen’s Niklas Stark was ejected after committing two bad fouls on the Cologne player.

Hoffenheim easily defeated Augsburg 3-0, with all goals scored in the first half.

Bayer Leverkusen played Borussia Dortmund later that day.

BAYERN EXTENDS LEAD: ST. PAULI FIGHT BROKEN BY LUIS DIAZ AND NICOLAS JACKSON BLITZ

Bayern Munich stages a stunning late comeback, with Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson scoring in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 victory against a resilient St. Pauli side in the Bundesliga.

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Since joining Bayern from Liverpool this summer, Luis Diaz has scored 12 goals.

Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson scored late goals, helping Bayern Munich come back to win 3-1 against a tough St. Pauli team. Andreas Hountondji shocked the home crowd with an early goal, but Raphael Guerreiro tied the score just before halftime. It seemed like Vincent Kompany's team would have to settle for a tie, but Diaz and Jackson changed everything.

Bayern's Late Game Heroics

After Bayern's 3-1 loss to Arsenal earlier in the week, they hoped for a strong start. Instead, Hountondji scored in the sixth minute after Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer lost the ball. Soon after, the injured goal scorer left the field. Lennart Karl's shot then hit the post, and Harry Kane missed a good chance. Tom Bischof's deflected shot also bounced off the post as Bayern searched for an equalising goal. Finally, a minute before halftime, Diaz managed to pass the ball to Guerreiro while falling, and he scored from close range. Bayern brought on Michael Olise, Josip Stanisic, Serge Gnabry, and Leon Goretzka in the second half. Even though they had control of the game, they struggled to break through St. Pauli's defence. Kane almost scored, but his shot hit the post. Just when it looked like St. Pauli would earn a point, Diaz scored a header in the 93rd minute after a great cross from Kimmich. Then, Jackson scored on a counterattack in the 97th minute, increasing Bayern's lead in the Bundesliga.

The Real Difference

St. Pauli's defence played with all their might to win something from the game, but Diaz stood out. He showed determination and quick thinking with his assist, and he was in the perfect spot to score the winning goal.

The Unfortunate Team

St. Pauli. They defended well for a long time, but Bayern's skill was too much. Even though they're still near the bottom of the league, this game should prove to them that they can fight hard and earn points even when things are difficult.

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