Thomas Tuchel: The win can't be underestimated

In-form FC Bayern celebrated a workmanlike, but deserved 3-1 victory at Mainz on Saturday. "The win can't be underestimated", said head coach Thomas Tuchel. "We played well in attack and scored goals, but also acquitted ourselves well defensively," added goalkeeper Sven Ulreich. fcbayern.com rounds up the rest of the reaction...

Reaction to the win in Mainz

Thomas Tuchel: "The win can't be underestimated. We expected a tough, intense game. We started well, but should have made more of our chances on the counter. Between times, Sven Ulreich rode to our rescue with a superb save. It was a demanding game for us - physically more than anything after the international break and injuries. The team deserves praise. Now we'll try to go one better on Tuesday."

Harry Kane: "We started well and took an early 2-0 lead, but their goal before the break changed things going into the second half. It made things interesting again, but luckily we didn't take long to score the third goal, which helped us a lot. It was an important win."

Sven Ulreich: "We're delighted to get the win here. We knew it'd be a tough game because we've struggled in Mainz in recent years. We played well in attack and scored goals, but also acquitted ourselves well defensively. Overall, we did a good job, even though we let Mainz in a bit too much in the second half."

Reaction from the Mainz camp

Martin Schmidt (Mainz sporting director): "We actually made a good start, but then made individual errors. You can't do that against Bayern. That said, we had two or three presentable chances that didn't go in. We lost in the end, but there was a lot to like, especially in attack, which the fans appreciated. I'm sure results will pick up in the coming games."

Bo Svensson (Mainz head coach): "You need luck on your side at the right time against Bayern - a mistake going unpunished or the ball hitting the back of the net instead of the woodwork. We saw that in our last three wins against them. Even so, we had some decent spells, but our mistakes were ruthlessly punished. That's why I'm a bit annoyed because we made it a bit too easy for them."

Stefan Bell (Mainz defender): "I don't think anyone's beaten Bayern in the Bundesliga without outrunning them - that has to be the foundation. I'm impressed we had more shots on goal, and it felt that way in the game. It was pretty open and we had some good spells, but the more effective team won."

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