"Aside from scoring a wonderful goal to register Mainz's opener, Potulski had an immense contribution to restricting Bayern to just two goals. His positioning and marking were top notch for his age. He had crucial blocks right in front of goal which stopped the scoreline from going 4 or higher in favor of Bayern. Harry Kane was mostly shut down thanks to Potulski but for one moment where the experience of the wily Kane outsmarted the teen to draw a slick penalty."
"The Bayern defence were hit and miss against Mainz. While they were doing a decent job, they fumbled when it came to the most dangerous moments. Potulski's goal came from his free run and Stanisic was caught ball watching the second goal from Lee. However, this award is for the effectiveness of Stani at right-back. He may not run like Laimer, but he is his best at right-back."
Mainz secured a deserved draw at Bayern despite Bayern dominating possession and chances. Eighteen-year-old Potulski scored with a header from a corner and delivered key defensive interventions, excellent positioning and crucial goal-line blocks. Bayern created sustained pressure but conceded moments that Mainz converted into the opener and a second goal. Stanisic delivered an effective display at right-back, winning duels, supplying passes into the final third and maintaining a high pass rate. Bayern's midfield rotation and Kimmich's control dictated tempo, but finishing and defensive lapses allowed Mainz to leave Munich with a valuable point.
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