Bochum recover from two goals down to stun Bayern

Bayern squandered a two-goal lead to suffer a shocking 3-2 defeat against Bochum in a Bundesliga clash on Saturday.

Bayern were reduced to 10 men after João Palhinha was sent off in the 42 minute.

And that was after Raphaël Guerreiro had netted a brace and Jakov Medic smashed his first Bundesliga goal into the top corner to reduce the deficit.

The defeat spoiled Bayern’s 125-year anniversary celebrations.

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Palhinha was shown a straight red card for catching Giorgos Masouras on the shin.

Bochum eventually drew level when Ibrahima Sissoko headed home from Felix Passlack’s looping ball into the box.

Matus Bero completed a remarkable turnaround in the 71st minute, slotting home from close range on the counter as Vincent Kompany suffered only his second Bundesliga defeat since he became Bayern manager last summer.

The home side fell to their first league defeat since 14 December against Mainz, while it is the first time in 34 years that Bochum have won away at Bayern.

The result means Bayern remain eight points clear at the top while Bochum are two points from safety in 16th place.

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