Key Takeaways:
- Bayern Munich secured an emphatic 8:1 victory over Wolfsburg in their first fixture of the new year, played during the 16th round of the Bundesliga
- Vincent Kompany’s side increased their advantage at the top of the league to 11 points ahead of Borussia Dortmund
- The result marked Wolfsburg’s heaviest ever defeat and Bayern’s largest win of the season to date
Comprehensive Match Analysis
Bayern Munich produced a ruthless attacking display to thrash Wolfsburg 8:1 in their opening game of the calendar year, as part of the Bundesliga’s 16th round. The Bavarians went into the break with a 2:1 lead, following an early own goal from Kilian Fischer in the 5th minute and an equaliser from Dzenan Pejcinovic eight minutes later. Luis Díaz restored the hosts’ advantage in the 30th minute.
The second half saw Wolfsburg capitulate, with Bayern scoring six unanswered goals. Michael Olise netted twice (50’, 76’), while Moritz Jenz contributed an own goal (53’). Substitute Raphaël Guerreiro (68’), Harry Kane (69’), and Leon Goretzka (88’) also found the net to complete the rout.
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Recent Results and Head-to-Head Records
This dominant result represented Bayern’s most resounding win of the campaign in any competition and set a new record margin of defeat for Wolfsburg. After suffering this defeat, Wolfsburg remain just above the relegation zone despite winning two of their previous four matches.
The fixture continued Bayern’s impressive history against Wolfsburg. In their last 21 competitive meetings, Bayern have secured 19 victories with only 2 draws and are currently on a run of seven consecutive wins over the Wolves. Their most recent encounters ended 3:2 both at the Allianz Arena and away. Wolfsburg’s last success against Bayern dates back to January 2015, marking an 11-year wait.
Squad Selections and Absences
Manager Vincent Kompany faced notable absences, with Joshua Kimmich unavailable due to injury. Illness ruled out Alphonso Davies and Sacha Boey, while Jamal Musiala continued his recovery and Nicolas Jackson remained with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Compared to their previous 4:0 win at Heidenheim late in 2025, Kompany introduced four changes: Manuel Neuer replaced Sven Ulreich in goal, Konrad Laimer reclaimed the right-back position, and midfielders Alexander Pavlovic and Tom Bischoff started in place of Leon Goretzka and Raphaël Guerreiro. The attacking trio behind Harry Kane featured Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, and Luis Díaz.
Wolfsburg coach Daniel Bauer also contended with a lengthy absentee list, including Jonas Wind, Joakim Mæhle, Bence Dárdai, Andreas Skov Olsen, Rogerio, Kevin Paredes, and Jenson Selt, all sidelined due to injury. Mohamed Amoura was away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Up front, Dzenan Pejcinovic led the line, supported by Christian Eriksen, Lovro Majer, and Patrick Wimmer.
Key Moments and Full Match Breakdown
The action commenced in the 5th minute as Luis Díaz’ cross from the left was inadvertently diverted into his own net by Kilian Fischer. Díaz nearly doubled the lead shortly after, missing a close-range opportunity, and Wolfsburg immediately made Bayern pay. In the 13th minute, Lovro Majer found Pejcinovic with a precise through ball, and the 18-year-old forward made no mistake to level the scores.
Bayern reclaimed the advantage on 30 minutes, with Olise delivering a perfect cross from the right for Diaz to head home. Before the interval, Lennart Karl and then Diāz squandered further chances to extend the lead.
Following the break, Tom Bischoff hit a shot narrowly wide, and Olise forced a save from Kamil Grabara. Bayern’s momentum materialised in the 50th minute when Olise completed a driving run with an accomplished finish. Just three minutes later, Olise again marauded down the right, this time picking out Diāz – Moritz Jenz, under pressure, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net to make it 4:1.
Further opportunities arrived, with Kane missing a one-on-one and Olise striking the post. In the 68th minute, Kane turned provider for substitute Raphaël Guerreiro, who finished into an empty net, and immediately after, Kane found the net himself with an incisive strike from the penalty area.
Olise capped off his performance in the 76th minute with his second goal, slotting home after a through ball on the right, before Leon Goretzka rounded out the scoring in the 88th minute to seal an 8:1 final scoreline.
Statistics & Teams
| Team | Goals | Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 8 | Kilian Fischer (5′ own goal), Luis Díaz (30′), Michael Olise (50′, 76′), Moritz Jenz (53′ own goal), Raphaël Guerreiro (68′), Harry Kane (69′), Leon Goretzka (88′) |
| Wolfsburg | 1 | Dzenan Pejcinovic (13′) |
Summary
Bayern Munich’s 8:1 demolition of Wolfsburg not only extended their unassailable lead at the Bundesliga summit but further underlined their dominance in this fixture and the 2025 season overall. The result left Wolfsburg teetering just above danger, while Bayern’s relentless attacking performance sent a warning to rivals ahead of the remainder of the campaign.
