Bayern Munich rallied past a determined St. Pauli 3-2 in a thrilling Bundesliga clash Saturday, maintaining their six-point lead at the top of the table. Leroy Sané emerged as the hero, netting two second-half goals to secure victory after a nervy finale.
The league leaders faced unexpected pressure from relegation-battling St. Pauli, who threatened early when Jackson Irvine's header struck the crossbar. Bayern capitalized on a defensive error minutes later as Harry Kane converted Jamal Musiala's steal into his record-extending 23rd Bundesliga goal this season.
St. Pauli equalized through Elias Saad's tap-in before Sané delivered a brace—first via a clinical finish from space, then a textbook transition goal assisted by Kane. A late Lars Ritzka strike sparked tension, but Bayern held firm despite losing defender Hiroki Ito to injury in stoppage time.
The win comes as relief for manager Thomas Tuchel, whose side had dropped points in two of their previous three matches. With eight games remaining, Bayern remain favorites to reclaim domestic supremacy while balancing Champions League ambitions.
