Bayern Munich are beaten AGAIN as Dayot Upamecano is sent off for a second game in a row… with pressure mounting on Thomas Tuchel as his side sit EIGHT points behind Bayer Leverkusen after shock 3-2 defeat at Bochum
Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel suffered further misery as the German giants lost their third straight game after being beaten 3-2 by Bochum.
Bayern suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat to Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen last week, before also losing 1-0 to Lazio in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.
They were desperate to bounce back ahead of their trip to Bochum, who were one place clear of the relegation zone before kick-off.
But after another disastrous performance, Bayern now find themselves eight points behind Bayer Leverkusen with their Bundesliga title hopes still hanging by a thread.
They started the match energetically, with Jamal Musiala giving Bayern a 1-0 lead after just fourteen minutes.
Bayern Munich lost their third match in a row after being defeated 3-2 by Bochum
The result leaves their title hopes hanging by a thread as they sit eight points behind Bayer Leverkusen
It also increases the pressure on Thomas Tuchel, with Bayern in danger of missing out on the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2011-12, having won it for 11 consecutive seasons.
However, Japanese star Takuma Asano equalized and Keven Schlotterbeck gave the hosts the lead just before half-time.
Things went from bad to worse for Bayern, with Dayot Upamecano – who was sent off against Lazio in midweek – being dismissed again after receiving two yellow cards, with his second yellow card leading to a penalty.
Kevin Stoger seemed to have confirmed victory from the spot, although Manuel Neuer got a hand on his effort but couldn’t prevent it from going in.
Harry Kane pulled one back after 87 minutes to give his side hope before the England captain missed a big chance in added time.
The defeat came despite Bayern having 70 percent of the ball, and also follows Leverkusen’s 2-1 win over FC Heidenheim on Saturday.
The result means Xabi Alonso’s side – who remain unbeaten – are eight points ahead of Bayern with 12 games remaining, and the German giants are now in danger of missing out on the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2011-12 , after they win it. for 11 consecutive seasons.