Bayern come from behind to beat gutsy Mainz 2-1

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich came from a goal down to beat Mainz 05 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with goals from Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiala, to go six points clear at the top.

The Bavarians are now on 37 points with second-placed Borussia Dortmund on 31 following their 1-1 draw at VfL Bochum.

Bayern dominated from the start but it was Mainz who scored against the run of play with Karim Onisiwo heading in after 22 minutes.

The Bavarians, who beat title rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-2 last week, kept pressing high and gained possession but they could not make their advantage count against Mainz, who under Danish coach Bo Svensson are having their best season in 11 years.

France international Coman had a big chance to level in the 49th when he found himself unmarked in front of goal but he headed the ball straight to keeper Robin Zentner.

He did much better in the 53rd, controlling a deep Corentin Tolisso cross with a brilliant first touch and slotting in through the legs of Zentner to level.

The Bavarians bagged the win with Musiala's clever shot in the 74th.