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Hoffenheim stun champions Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reacts during their German first division Bundesliga match against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on September 27, 2020 in Mainz, southern Germany.

Photo credit: Daniel Roland | AFP

What you need to know:

  • With Robert Lewandowski rested ahead of Wednesday's German Super Cup showdown at home to Borussia Dortmund -- the chance to win a fifth title in 2020 -- his 19-year-old understudy Joshua Zirkzee struggled to spark Bayern's attack.
  • Hoffenheim took full advantage of Munich's lethargy with Bicakcic giving them the lead on 16 minutes when he out-leapt Corentin Tolisso at a corner and headed past Manuel Neuer.

Berlin

European champions Bayern Munich suffered their first defeat since December when their 23-match winning run was ended by a shock 4-1 Bundesliga defeat at Hoffenheim on Sunday.