Good afternoon from the Eurosport team. Today, we've got live commentary from FC Bayern against Mainz at the Allianz Arena. Tweet me @rossdunbar93 with your views, or drop us a comment. Can Mainz pick up a first win in six and derail Bayern's title bid? Or will it be easy streak for Pep Guardiola?
Bundesliga / Matchday 9
Allianz Arena / 19.10.2013
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- A. Robben(50')
- T. Müller(52', 82' PEN)
- M. Mandzukic(69')
- S. Parker(44')
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Updated 19/10/2013 at 15:19 GMT
15'
Already over 150 passes from FC Bayern. Philipp Lahm involved in the most pass combinations with Dante, Rafinha, Kroos and Schweinsteiger respectively.
13'
Toni Kroos clipped by Bo Svensson in midfield. Free-kick temporarily halts the game and Mainz eventually clear for a corner-kick.
12'
FC Bayern with the lions share of the ball so far. We're still goalless in Munich.
10'
Mainz setting up with a triangle in attack. Parker the furthest forward; Muller and Choupo-Moting in the inside-forward positions a few yards deeper. Obviously, the last duo will be able to move further wide when neccessary.
9'
Thomas Muller roams across the opposite side, as he looks to break the offside line. He's caught this time - but has a proper rant at the official. Hard luck ..
6'
Sharp intake of breath from both sets of fans. Mandzukic sneaks in behind to take advantage of a slack header back from Svensson. Wetklo sweeps up.
5'
Mainz throw all the big guys up from the back for Geis' free-kick, but the linesman flags for offside. Still no efforts on goal, as of yet.
4'
Little jingle from the PA system tells us there's already been a goal in the Bundesliga ... from rivals Dortmund. So, let's hope the pace is lifted here in Munich.
4'
Ominous ...
3'
First combination between Diego Contento and Thomas Muller who are patching up the left-hand side. Mandzukic drifts left-side of the penalty box, but his header back across goal from Robben's cross is cleared.
2'
Rusty from Dante after the international travels. He wastefully concedes possession with Mainz having a throw-in in the offensive half. Seems a fairly flexible partnership between Choupo-Moting and Parker.
1'
Mainz wearing light-blue this afternoon, shooting up towards the South end of the stadium. Parker has started wide-left. Choupo-Moting the furthest attacker forward for FSV.
0'
The tunnel roof has closed and FC Bayern kick us off today.
14:30
14:29
For American followers of today's match, you've got a representative on the pitch! Shawn Parker starts on the right-hand side of attack.
14:28
Thumping PA system surrounds the Allianz. Where do you see this game being won-and-lost? Are we holding out any hope for Mainz?
14:27
The teams are about to join us. Pictures coming from Munich of drunken fans already on the Nordkurve terracing. Who can blame them? #nostalgic
14:26
Cheekily, DFB directors checking the nets at the Allianz Arena with the finest of details.
14:25
Munich is fine voice with the city halfway through October - and FC Bayern finding their feet under Pep Guardiola. Lahm, Kroos and Schweinsteiger continue in the midfield three.
14:11
Mainz, as mentioned, are six games without a win in the Bundesliga. However, coach Tuchel is under no pressure according to the club's sporting director. Even at his tender young age, in managerial terms, he's already experienced success at the Allianz Arena - a 2-1 win a few years back.