We are into the first of two additional minutes at the end of this game.
89'
M. Papela enters the game and replaces P. Mwene.
Mainz also turn to the bench. Merveille Papela replaces Mwene in one of two changes.
Quaison also makes way with Adam Szalai taking his place.
88'
Á. Szalai enters the game and replaces R. Quaison.
E. Choupo-Moting enters the game and replaces T. Müller.
Meanwhile, Muller makes way for Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
Bayern make a double-sub. The first sees Douglas Costa replace Tolisso.
87'
Douglas Costa enters the game and replaces C. Tolisso.
Dahmen prevents Bayern from increasing their lead as he comes rushing out of goal to deny them with a flying header. Opposite number Neuer would have been proud of that level of sweeping.
83'
R. Lewandowski has scored a goal for Bayern Munich! Assist by T. Müller.
Muller demonstrated terrific awareness to pick out Lewandowski in the box.
LEWANDOWSKI!!! 5-2! He's got another one! That is goal number 19 of the season for the Pole, who is in the right place at the right time to volley home Muller's precise cross.
80'
J. Mateta enters the game and replaces J. Burkardt.
K. Stöger enters the game and replaces D. Brosinski.
Brosinski also goes off with Kevin Stoger replacing him.
A double-change from Mainz sees Burkardt make way for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
76'
Penalty goal scored by R. Lewandowski for Bayern Munich!
J. Musiala enters the game and replaces S. Gnabry.
LEWANDOWSKI... YOU KNOW THE REST!!! 4-2 Bayern! The Bundesliga's top scorer steps up to the spot and calmly sends Dahmen the wrong way.
Unable to continue following his knock, Gnabry limps off to be replaced by Jamal Musiala.
71'
K. Onisiwo enters the game and replaces J. Boëtius.
Mainz turn straight to the bench, introducing Karim Onisiwo in favour of Boetius.
70'
N. Süle has scored a goal for Bayern Munich!
SULE!!! 3-2 BAYERN! The turnaround is officially complete courtesy of an unlikely source. The ball drops kindly for the centre-half following a corner for the hosts, and his volley takes a slight deflection before nestling in the far corner.
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69'
Fair to say that Mainz will need to maintain their concentration levels as we approach the final 20 minutes here. Bayern are very much on top and seeking a third goal that would turn the contest on its head.
62'
D. Alaba gets yellow.
Alaba halts the run of Boetius and is shown a yellow card.
61'
An unmarked Tolisso is well-found with a cross to the far post. However, his shot is straight at the goalkeeper and Mainz breathe again.
60'
Boetius catches Sule with a late challenge and goes into the book.
59'
J. Boëtius gets yellow.
57'
And just like that, we are all square at the Allianz Arena! That missed opportunity from Latza has come back to bite Mainz, who could well have been out of sight at 3-0 up.
55'
L. Sané has scored a goal for Bayern Munich! Assist by J. Kimmich.
SANE!!! 2-2! There is no denying him this time! Picking the ball up on the corner of the penalty area, the former Manchester City winger comes inside before powerful sweeping it into the bottom corner. Shades of Lionel Messi there; he would have been proud of that one!
Kimmich - the scorer of Bayern's first goal - fed the ball to Sane, who did the rest in some style.
50'
J. Kimmich has scored a goal for Bayern Munich! Assist by R. Lewandowski.
Lewandowski helped on Gnabry's cross. He may have been going for goal himself, but will have to settle for an assist on this occasion.
KIMMICH!!! 2-1! Bayern pull one back! After initially sending the ball into the box, Kimmich arrives at the far post to head home after Lewandowski helped on Gnabry's cross.
46'
N. Süle enters the game and replaces J. Boateng.
L. Goretzka enters the game and replaces B. Pavard.
Pavard has also made way for the hosts with Leon Goretzka replacing him.
Bayern make a double-change at the break. The first sees Niklas Sule replace Boateng.
Bayern get the ball rolling once more. Can they turn things around in this second half?
45' +1
HALF-TIME: BAYERN MUNICH 0-2 MAINZ
44'
A. Hack has scored a goal for Mainz! Assist by D. Brosinski.
HACK!!! 2-0 TO MAINZ! The visitors double their lead and you can't say they don't deserve it. The defender arrives at the far post to firmly plant Brosinski's free-kick past Neuer.
Brosinski's inviting free-kick delivery was simply begging to be attacked and Hack duly obliged.
42'
Mainz have looked dangerous with every attack in this game. However, must try to make the most of their opportunities and not be made to rue not taking them.
34'
The shoulder barge looked rather innocuous in all fairness and it would have been a soft free-kick to award. Bayern were far from happy that play was allowed to go on, but the referee remained unmoved.
32'
J. Boateng gets yellow.
J. Burkardt has scored a goal for Mainz! Assist by D. Latza.
Boateng leads the Bayern protests following the goal and has his name taken by the referee.
Latza grabbed the assist with a neat ball over the top of the Bayern defence.
BURKARDT!!! 1-0 MAINZ! Following a good spell of pressure, the visitors take the lead and Bayern are not happy! A shoulder barge on Boateng allows Burkardt to race onto Latza's long ball over the top of the defence. He then shows tremendous composure to fire past Neuer and put his side in front.
30'
A great run from deep by Barreiro as he looks to connect with Brosinski's lofted through ball. However, Neuer is out quickly to close the angle and thwart the danger.
22'
The visitors continue to pressure Bayern as the free-kick deflects behind for a corner. However, the hosts defend well and clear the danger.
20'
A good opportunity for Mainz, who are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box after Tolisso is penalised for a foul. Can they make the most of this?
16'
Chance! Gnabry involved again as he shows great awareness at the byline to pick out Tolisso in the box. However, the Frenchman's first-time effort goes well wide of the target.
15'
More solid defending from the visitors to deny Gnabry, who looked to get a shot on goal with a left-footed volley.
13'
A first opportunity for Gnabry to stretch his legs as he embarks on a dangerous run towards the penalty area. But the Mainz defence stands firm on this occasion.
10'
Bayern need to be careful, though. Prior to that Sane opportunity, Quaison caused problems for the defence with his pace and tried his luck with an ambitious long-range volley that Neuer easily gathered.
6'
At the other end, Lewandowski whips a low ball into the box, but Dahmen gets down well to hold onto it with Muller lurking.
1'
The referee blows his whistle and Mainz get the match underway.
Hello everyone and a warm welcome to you all joining us for live text coverage of the German Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Mainz at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern can return to the top of the table with victory over a Mainz side currently in the automatic relegation places and four points from safety.
SUBS: Alexander Nubel, Niklas Sule, Douglas Costa, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Leon Goretzka, Lucas Hernandez, Tiago Dantas, Chris Richards, Jamal Musiala.
BAYERN MUNICH (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer (captain); Benjamin Pavard, Jerome Boateng, David Alaba, Alphonso Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Corentin Tolisso; Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry; Robert Lewandowski.
MAINZ (4-3-1-2): Finn Dahmen; Phillipp Mwene, Jerry St. Juste, Alexander Hack; Edimilson Fernandes, Danny Latza (captain), Leandro Barreiro, Daniel Brosinski; Jean-Paul Boetius; Jonathan Burkardt, Robin Quaison.
SUBS: Marius Liesegang, Stefan Bell, Dimitri Lavalee, Merveille Papela, Karim Onisiwo, Kevin Stoger, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Adam Szalai.
The teams are out and kick-off is just moments away.
Bayern have work to do heading into the second half. The hosts' high defensive line has been regularly exploited by Mainz; something they will look to address after the break. However, there is no doubting the quality of the players on the pitch who can easily sway the contest in their favour.
Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
Bayern travel to Borussia Monchengladbach in Bundesliga next week, while Mainz host Eintracht Frankfurt.
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