Bayern Munich opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena on Thursday, powered by a five-goal second-half rout featuring a brace from Michael Olise and a landmark strike from Harry Kane.
First-Half Resistance and Haikin’s Heroics
The Norwegian visitors arrived in Munich with a clear plan, frustrating Vincent Kompany’s side throughout a scoreless opening 45 minutes set up in a loose 5-4-1 without the ball. Bayern controlled the tempo and bossed the possession early on, but Nikita Haikin turned Luis Diaz’s glancing header over the bar inside the fifth minute.
Frustrations continued to mount for the hosts as the half wore on. Joshua Kimmich delivered dangerous service and later struck the base of the post with a long-range effort, while Haikin came up big again to deny both Jamal Musiala and Kimmich before the break. Bodø/Glimt even carved out a chance of their own when a mishit Dayot Upamecano backpass rolled narrowly past Manuel Neuer’s goal.
Musiala Breakthrough and Kane’s Milestone
Cruelly for the visitors, Haikin suffered a muscle injury during his heroic first-half stops and could not continue, forcing manager Kjetil Knutsen to introduce debutant Julian Faye Lund at halftime. The substitute goalkeeper barely had time to settle before Jamal Musiala broke the deadlock seconds after the restart, rifling a venomous half-volley past the gloves after a deflection off Kane’s initial attempt.
The opening goal broke the dam. Just past the hour mark, Olise drew a foul on the right flank and delivered a precise free-kick that Harry Kane met with a close-range header to make it 2-0. That landmark strike marked Bayern’s 900th goal in Europe’s premier club competition—placing the Bavarian giants behind only Real Madrid in total European Cup and Champions League goals—while elevating Kane’s individual competition tally to 55 goals in 71 appearances.
Statistical context highlights the sheer efficiency of the England captain’s European career. Kane reached the 55-goal milestone faster than almost anyone in history, sitting behind only Erling Haaland, who achieved the feat in 49 games, and Ruud van Nistelrooy, who reached it in 70.
Olise Masterclass and Late Red Card
With a comfortable cushion established, the floodgates opened completely. Andreas Helmersen briefly threatened for Bodø/Glimt by attempting a daring 45-yard lob over an advanced Neuer, but his effort landed safely on top of the net.
Normal service resumed in the 77th minute when a corner was half-cleared into the path of Alphonso Davies, who unfurled a powerful 20-yard rocket through a crowded penalty area to make it 3-0.
Michael Olise then took over the match entirely. The French winger added Bayern’s fourth with a signature textbook curler from the edge of the box into the top corner. Bodø/Glimt’s difficult evening deteriorated further when Odin Bjortuft received a straight red card for hauling down Olise just outside the area. Capitalizing on the resulting defensive disarray, Olise capped off his stellar performance in stoppage time by driving toward the area and curling another precise left-footed strike past Lund.
Unbeaten Momentum Ahead of Tough Schedule
The comprehensive 5-0 victory extends Vincent Kompany’s unbeaten run across all competitions this season and keeps Bayern’s remarkable streak alive—winning their opening UEFA Champions League match for the 24th season in a row.
For Bodø/Glimt, the night ended as only the second time in 13 European outings that the Norwegian side failed to score at least twice. As the league phase unfolds, UEFA’s schedule demands immediate focus from the German heavyweights, who face Viking next before daunting home and away fixtures against Arsenal and Atlético Madrid later in the tournament.
