Bochum Stuns Bayern Munich

In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich faced their third consecutive defeat in nine days as Bochum claimed a thrilling 3-2 win at home. The match started with Bayern taking the lead courtesy of Jamal Musiala's goal, but their momentum was disrupted by two separate stoppages due to fans' protests.

Bochum capitalized on the interruptions and found the back of the net twice, with goals from Takuma Asano and Keven Schlotterbeck. The situation worsened for Bayern when Dayot Upamecano received a red card, leading to a penalty converted by Kevin Stoger, putting Bochum 3-1 ahead.

Despite England captain Harry Kane's 25th league goal of the season, Bayern couldn't salvage a draw. With this defeat, Thomas Tuchel's side now finds themselves eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen and facing the possibility of ending the season without a trophy.

This loss marks the first time Bayern Munich has suffered three consecutive defeats since May 2015 under Pep Guardiola's management. The recent downturn in form adds to Bayern's woes, having lost in the German Super Cup in August and exiting the German Cup in the second round to third-tier Saarbrucken in November.

The match was not only notable for the on-field action but also for the off-field protests by fans. Demonstrations interrupted the game twice, with tennis balls thrown onto the pitch in protest of an investment proposal by the German Football Association. Such protests have become increasingly common at Bundesliga matches, reflecting fans' discontent with recent decisions in German football.

Despite Kane's remarkable goal-scoring form, Bayern Munich faces an uphill battle to catch up with Bayer Leverkusen and turn around their European deficit. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Bayern as they seek to overcome this rough patch and reclaim their winning ways.