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Bayern Munich's German forward #10 Leroy Sane (R) shoots the ball to score the 2:1 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and St Pauli in Munich, southern Germany on March 29, 2025. | AFP photo.

Leroy Sane spared Bayern Munich's blushes with two second-half goals on Saturday, as the Bundesliga leaders beat relegation-threatened St. Pauli 3-2 to stay six points clear at the top of the table.

Sane settled Bayern's nerves after an uneasy first half, as Vincent Kompany's side struggled once again against weaker opposition.