Bochum 4-2 Bayern Munich: Bundesliga leaders stunned by inspired hosts

Bayern Munich were beaten by Bochum for the first time in 18 years after a crushing 4-2 defeat at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.

Despite a Robert Lewandowski brace, Julian Nagelsmann’s side could not avert a surprise loss against their inspired opponents.

Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Jurgen Locadia, Cristian Gamboa and Gerrit Holtmann were all on target before half-time for the hosts, who had not netted four times in the Bundesliga since a 5-3 victory over Wolfsburg in November 2007.

Meanwhile, the leaders conceded four goals in the German top flight for the first time since a 5-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in November 2019.

Bayern had won each of their past eight away games against Bochum and took the lead after just nine minutes, Lewandowski scrambling the ball home after Kingsley Coman cushioned Thomas Muller’s cross neatly into his path.

But the runaway leaders led for just five minutes as Antwi-Adjei beat Sven Ulreich after latching onto Holtmann’s sweeping pass.

The hosts completed the turnaround from the penalty spot, with Locadia sweeping home after Dayot Upamecano was penalised for handball.

Two became three when Gamboa played a neat one-two with Patrick Osterhage and arrowed a terrific shot into the far corner, before Holtmann made it four with a wonderful curling effort from 20 yards.

The hosts thought they had increased their advantage after the break, but Antwi-Adjei was denied by the offside flag.

Lewandowski pulled one back with a neat volley 16 minutes from time, but Bochum maintained their composure and discipline to seal a memorable win.

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With second-place Borussia Dortmund not in action until Sunday, Bayern missed the chance to move 12 points clear at the summit of the Bundesliga table.

Meanwhile, Bochum, who had won just one of their past seven league games, climb to 11th after only a second win over their opponents in 32 attempts.

A collector’s item from Gamboa

In the most spectacular fashion, Gamboa grabbed only his second goal for the club across all competitions – and first since October 2019.

The Costa Rica international, who was substituted in the 72nd minute, also completed three tackles, with only Osterhage (four) recording more for the hosts.

Holtmann shines

The winger produced an inspired performance for Bochum.

First, he demonstrated tremendous vision to pick out Antwi-Adjei for the equaliser, before making it four with a stunning curling effort from 20 yards.

Holtmann also registered a joint-high three shots on target, level with Lewandowski, who was the only player to better his total of five shots (seven).

What’s next?

Bayern return to Champions League action when they travel to Salzburg on Wednesday. Four days later, they will look to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga against Greuther Furth.