Bayern Munich opened their Champions League campaign in ruthless fashion, thrashing Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena on Thursday night. Vincent Kompany’s side never let the Norwegian visitors settle, piling on goals in the second half to deliver a statement performance right from the opening whistle of the new season.
Jamal Musiala broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half, finally getting on the scoresheet after missing Bayern’s first three competitive matches through injury. His return couldn’t have been timed better, sparking a period of complete dominance that Bodo/Glimt simply had no answer for.
Kane Extends His Historic Scoring Run
Harry Kane wasted little time adding his name to the scoresheet, heading home from close range on 61 minutes after a pinpoint cross from Olise. That goal carried extra significance. It stretched Kane’s run of scoring in Champions League appearances to eight straight matches, a stat few players in the tournament’s history can match.
Since arriving from Tottenham in 2023, Kane has become the competition’s leading scorer during that span, and Thursday only reinforced his reputation as one of Europe’s most reliable finishers. He now sits on 34 Champions League goals for Bayern alone, a number that keeps climbing every time he pulls on the shirt.
Alphonso Davies made it three shortly after, finishing confidently to cap a dominant attacking display from the fullback position. By that point, Bodo/Glimt looked completely overwhelmed, unable to contain a Bayern side playing with speed, precision, and genuine menace in every phase of possession.
Then came Olise’s moment. The Frenchman curled home a stunning effort in the 83rd minute before adding another in stoppage time, completing his brace and putting a definitive stamp on the scoreline. Both strikes showcased his trademark technique, drifting infield before unleashing shots that gave the goalkeeper no chance whatsoever.
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A Dominant Statement Of Intent
Bodo/Glimt arrived in Munich on an 18-game unbeaten run across all competitions, having made history last season by reaching the Champions League knockout stages as underdogs. None of that mattered once Bayern found their rhythm. The gulf in class became obvious the moment Musiala broke the deadlock, and Bayern never let up afterward.
This victory extends Bayern’s remarkable record in European openers too; they’ve now won their opening Champions League match in 23 consecutive campaigns, a streak stretching back over two decades. Few clubs in world football manage that level of consistency at the start of a new continental journey.
Kompany will take plenty of confidence from this performance heading into tougher tests later in the group phase. According to VAVEL’s match coverage, Olise was the standout performer on the night, and with Kane’s scoring streak still very much alive, Bayern’s Champions League ambitions look as serious as ever.