Bayern Munich Crash to Third Straight Defeat at VfL Bochum

Bavarian Giants Drop Eight Points Behind in Bundesliga Title Race

Bochum's Surprising Triumph Deepens Bayern's Slump

VfL Bochum 1848 shocked Bundesliga leaders FC Bayern München with a stunning 3-2 victory on Sunday, marking Bayern's third consecutive defeat in all competitions. The setback leaves the Bavarian giants eight points adrift of Borussia Dortmund in the title race.

Despite taking an early lead, Bayern were outplayed by a resilient Bochum side, who punished the visitors' defensive errors. England captain Harry Kane netted a late consolation goal for Bayern, but it proved too little, too late.

The defeat deepens Bayern's current slump, which has seen them lose three games in a row for the first time in two years. The Bavarians' title hopes are now in jeopardy, as they face a daunting task to claw back the gap to Dortmund.