Bayern Munich faced Mainz 05 at home with all the hopes of bagging the Meisterschale Dahoam. But, despite winning 3-0, the Bavarians have not won the Bundesliga yet, for Bayer Leverkusen won 2-0 against FC Augsburg. History tends to repeat itself. In this case, history says that Bayern has rarely ever bagged the ‘Schale from a home game.

Bayern Munich can wrap up the Bundesliga title next weekend, with their 3-0 victory over Mainz putting them on the brink of winning it.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich eased past Mainz 05 3-0 on Saturday but had to put title celebrations on ice after Bayer Leverkusen matched their win to stay eight points behind with three matches left to play.