Bayern Munich's 125th anniversary game took a disastrous turn as they lost 2-3 to VfL Bochum at home. The match saw rapper Guerreiro scoring twice, while Bayern's missed penalty by Serge Gnabry was pivotal. João Palhinha received a controversial red card, leaving Bayern with ten men and trailing. Manager Vincent Kompany downplayed the red card's impact on the game’s outcome. He acknowledged Bochum's deserved victory despite his team's earlier lead. Palhinha's struggles with injuries also contributed to the team’s overall performance issues. This match cast a shadow over the celebratory occasion.
"We'll talk about this moment, but it shouldn't be an excuse. Even with 10 men we were 2-1 ahead, we should be winning this game, or at least avoiding defeat. But I don't want to take the credit away from Bochum, they deserved their win."
"Palhinha's term in Bayern so far, has been anything but satisfactory. The Portuguese star has been sidelined with injury after injury. He only returned in February and has made only 12 appearances so far in the league, including the fixture against Bochum."
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