"Kompany stated, 'Everything, even though the first 20 minutes before Mainz's goal weren't so bad. We had a lot of possession but couldn't get into their box. Then we conceded three, and it felt they could have scored four or five.'"
"'There was no big analysis at half-time - it was just about quality and mentality. The team accepted the fight and threw away any fear of injuries that was maybe holding them back,' Kompany added."
"'It was planned. I don't want to just leave everyone on the bench or give them a holiday, and at the same time I don't want to take unnecessary risks. It was about keeping the fitness up,' Kompany explained regarding his substitutions."
"'Olise's goal was a particular highlight, with the France international cutting in from the right and curling an exquisite left-footed shot into the top left from the right corner of the box,' noted the match report."
Bayern Munich overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat Mainz 4-3 in a thrilling Bundesliga match. Mainz took an early lead with goals from Kohr, Nebel, and Becker. In the second half, Bayern made strategic substitutions, bringing on Kane, Olise, and Musiala. Their efforts paid off as they scored three goals in ten minutes, with Kane netting his 33rd goal of the season. Kompany acknowledged the team's poor first-half performance but emphasized the importance of mentality and quality in the second half.
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