Bayern Munich defeated Bodø/Glimt 5–0 in their Champions League opener. Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane, Alphonso Davies and Michael Olise produced a dominant second-half performance in Munich.
Bayern Munich 5–0 Bodø/Glimt
Bayern Munich opened their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt 5–0 at the Allianz Arena.
The final score suggested a comfortable evening, but the first half told a different story. Bayern dominated possession and territory yet struggled to break through a disciplined Bodø/Glimt defence.
Everything changed after the interval.
Jamal Musiala finally opened the scoring in the 47th minute, and the goal transformed the match. Harry Kane added a second before Alphonso Davies made it 3–0. Michael Olise then produced a brilliant late double to complete a comprehensive victory.
Bayern's five goals all arrived in the second half, turning a potentially frustrating European opener into a statement performance.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Champions League 2026/27 |
| Matchday | League Phase – Matchday 1 |
| Venue | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| Final Score | Bayern Munich 5–0 Bodø/Glimt |
| Half-time | Bayern Munich 0–0 Bodø/Glimt |
| Attendance | 75,000 |
| Bayern scorers | Musiala, Kane, Davies, Olise (2) |
| Bodø/Glimt | No goals |
The victory extended Bayern's remarkable record in Champions League opening matches: the Bavarians have now won their first game in the competition for 23 consecutive campaigns. They also extended their unbeaten home run in the group/league phase to 39 matches.
First Half: Bayern Dominate Without a Goal
Vincent Kompany's side immediately established control.
Bayern's starting XI featured Manuel Neuer, Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Luis Díaz and Harry Kane.
The hosts created several promising opportunities, but Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin proved difficult to beat.
Luis Díaz came close with a header, while Kane was denied by Haikin. Bayern also saw efforts blocked as they repeatedly attempted to find a way through the compact Norwegian defence.
The closest moment of the opening 45 minutes came when Joshua Kimmich struck the post.
Musiala also saw an effort saved, while Haikin produced another important stop to prevent Kimmich from breaking the deadlock.
Despite Bayern's pressure, the teams went into the interval 0–0.
47' — Musiala Breaks the Deadlock
The breakthrough arrived almost immediately after the restart.
Harry Kane's effort was blocked inside the penalty area, but the loose ball fell perfectly for Jamal Musiala.
The German international reacted quickly and fired into the far corner to give Bayern a 1–0 lead.
It was a particularly significant goal for Musiala because it came during his return to the starting XI and immediately changed the complexion of the match.
Bodø/Glimt's defensive resistance had finally been broken.
61' — Harry Kane Doubles the Lead
Once Bayern had scored, the pressure became relentless.
The second goal arrived in the 61st minute.
Bayern won a free kick, and Michael Olise delivered the ball into the penalty area. Kane rose above the defence and headed the ball beyond the goalkeeper.
At 2–0, the match was effectively moving in one direction.
Kane's ability to attack crosses and set pieces once again provided Bayern with another route to goal when open-play combinations became difficult.
77' — Alphonso Davies Makes It Three
Bodø/Glimt were now struggling to contain Bayern's sustained attacks.
After the visitors cleared a corner only as far as Alphonso Davies, the Canadian defender took advantage of the opportunity.
Davies unleashed a powerful effort that found the net to make it 3–0.
The goal was another demonstration of Bayern's ability to receive contributions from all areas of the pitch. Their full-backs were not merely defensive players; they were actively involved in creating additional attacking pressure.
83' — Olise Adds a Fourth
Michael Olise then put the finishing touches on the victory.
The French winger cut inside and produced an excellent curling finish into the top corner.
At 4–0, Bayern were now playing with freedom and confidence, while Bodø/Glimt's defensive organisation had completely collapsed.
UEFA subsequently named Olise the Player of the Match, recognising his decisive contribution to Bayern's five-goal second-half display.
87' — Bodø/Glimt Reduced to Ten
Bodø/Glimt's difficult night became even worse when Odin Bjørtuft was sent off in the 87th minute after bringing down Olise.
The red card effectively ended any possibility of the visitors limiting the damage in the closing stages.
90+2' — Olise Completes His Double
There was still time for one final Bayern goal.
Olise intercepted a poor pass from the Bodø/Glimt defence, raced forward and calmly finished to make it 5–0.
The Frenchman had scored twice in the final stages, transforming an already convincing victory into a statement result.
Tactical Analysis
The most interesting aspect of Bayern's performance was the contrast between the two halves.
In the first period, Bodø/Glimt's deep defensive block frustrated Bayern. The Norwegian side kept the central areas compact and forced the hosts to circulate possession without finding enough space in front of goal.
Bayern's patience eventually paid off.
Once Musiala scored, Bodø/Glimt had to become more adventurous. That created additional spaces for Bayern's attacking players.
The result was a chain reaction.
Kane exploited space in the box, Davies benefited from a second-ball situation, while Olise repeatedly found opportunities to attack from the right.
The introduction of fresh legs also helped Bayern maintain their intensity. Josip Stanišić, Ismael Saibari, Hiroki Ito, Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl all came on during the second half as Kompany managed his squad.
Michael Olise: The Standout Performer
The clearest individual winner from the match was Michael Olise.
His two goals turned a strong Bayern performance into a rout, but his overall influence was just as important.
Olise provided the delivery for Kane's goal and remained dangerous as the match opened up.
His first goal was a superb finish into the top corner, while his second demonstrated his awareness and pressing ability as he punished a defensive mistake.
Being named UEFA's Player of the Match was a fitting recognition of his contribution.
Musiala's Perfect Return
Musiala's return to the starting lineup could hardly have gone better.
After Bayern had struggled to find a breakthrough for 45 minutes, the midfielder produced the crucial opening goal just two minutes after the restart.
His movement between the lines was an important component of Bayern's attacking game, and his goal gave the entire team renewed confidence.
For Kompany, having Musiala back and contributing immediately is a major positive as the Champions League campaign begins.
What the Result Means for Bayern
The 5–0 victory gives Bayern an ideal start to the league phase.
More importantly, the performance demonstrated the team's ability to remain patient when an opponent defends deeply.
Bayern's Champions League schedule will become considerably more demanding. Their upcoming fixtures include meetings with Viking, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Lille, Slavia Praha, Manchester United and Real Betis.
The opening victory therefore provides both confidence and an early boost to their goal difference.
Final Thoughts
Bayern Munich 5–0 Bodø/Glimt was a tale of patience followed by ruthless execution.
Bodø/Glimt held Bayern goalless for the entire first half, but Musiala's 47th-minute opener changed everything.
Kane doubled the lead, Davies made it three and Olise finished the job with two late goals.
The final score was emphatic, but Bayern's performance was especially impressive because they refused to become frustrated by their opponents' defensive approach.
For Bodø/Glimt, the opening 45 minutes demonstrated their ability to compete against one of Europe's elite. For Bayern, the second half demonstrated why they remain one of the strongest forces in European football.
The Champions League journey has started in style.
Five goals, a clean sheet and another opening-match victory — Bayern have made their intentions clear.