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Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae (30) activated his "iron pillar mode."
Munich drew 3-3 in a home match against Heidenheim at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 2nd (Korea time) in the 32nd round of the 2025-2026 German Bundesliga.
Having already secured the league title and remaining undefeated in the league this season with only one loss, Munich showed its resilience by conceding three goals and scoring three of its own to secure a draw. With the added point, Munich now has 83 points (26 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss). Meanwhile, the "last-place" Heidenheim remained in 18th place with 23 points (5 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses).
Kim Min-jae started as the left center-back in a 4-2-3-1 formation, forming a defensive line with Jonathan Tah. Although he missed the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), he has started in four consecutive league matches.
Even as Munich conceded three goals, Kim Min-jae delivered the most solid performance among defenders from both teams. According to football statistics specialist "FootMob," he recorded a 100% success rate in ground ball duels (3/3), won three aerial duels, made five interceptions, and completed seven recoveries. Kim Min-jae achieved a pass success rate of 91% (86/94), the highest number of successful passes (86) among all players from both teams.
FootMob awarded Kim Min-jae the second-highest rating among Munich players at 7.7. The only player with a higher rating was Leon Goretzka, who scored a brace, with a 9.0.
Munich implemented a major rotation in preparation for the second leg of the UCL quarterfinals against PSG on the 7th. Key players including Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, and Manuel Neuer were excluded from the starting lineup.
With key players absent, a disorganized Munich conceded the opening goal to Boudzibzibazé in the 22nd minute of the first half and an additional goal to Eren Dinc nine minutes later, falling behind.
In the 44th minute of the first half, Leon Goretzka's free kick found the back of the net, bringing Munich within one goal.
Immediately after the start of the second half, Munich brought in key players Kane, Olise, and Kimmich all at once, equalizing in the 12th minute. In a corner kick situation, Goretzka scored with his right foot from Olise's cross.
However, Munich conceded another goal to Boudzibzibazé in the 31st minute of the second half. Nevertheless, Munich remained tenacious. In stoppage time, Olise's volley hit the post, then struck the goalkeeper and resulted in an own goal, finally securing the draw.
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