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Bayern Munich Cruise Past Bodo-Glimt in Champions League Opener

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 11, 2026, 08:35 IST

Jamal Musiala scored on his return to the starting lineup as Bayern Munich secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Bodo-Glimt, extending their record of winning every Champions League opening match since 2002.

Bayern Munich Cruise Past Bodo-Glimt in Champions League Opener

Bayern Munich extended their remarkable streak in Champions League openers to 24 consecutive victories after dismantling Bodo-Glimt 5-0 at home on Thursday. The six-time European champions overcame a stubborn first-half defensive display from the Norwegian visitors to secure a commanding win, with Jamal Musiala marking his return to the starting XI with the opening goal.

The victory was defined by a clinical second-half surge that saw the German giants break down a disciplined Bodo-Glimt side. While the visitors, who reached the last 16 of the competition last season, managed to frustrate the hosts for the opening 45 minutes, the game opened up quickly after the interval as Bayern’s attacking quality proved too much to contain.

A Dominant Second-Half Display

Jamal Musiala, who had been sidelined for two matches following a neurological condition that caused him to collapse during pre-season, broke the deadlock shortly after halftime. After an initial effort from Harry Kane was blocked, Musiala reacted fastest to the loose ball, firing a precise finish into the far corner to ignite the scoring. The goal sparked an emotional celebration, signaling a successful return for the playmaker.

Harry Kane doubled the lead just after the hour mark, rising to head home a free-kick delivered by Michael Olise. This strike extended the England captain’s impressive scoring run in the Champions League to eight consecutive matches. With the momentum firmly in their favor, Bayern pushed on to turn the result into a rout. Alphonso Davies added a third with a powerful strike from distance in the 77th minute, before Olise showcased his individual brilliance by curling a 25-yard effort into the top-left corner six minutes later.

The scoring was completed in stoppage time as Olise netted his second of the night. The visitors’ evening concluded on a difficult note when Odin Bjortuft was issued a straight red card for a last-man foul with three minutes remaining. The result ensures that Bayern Munich maintains their perfect record in Champions League opening fixtures, a run that has now spanned every campaign since 2002.