Bayern Munich demolished Union Berlin 7–0 on Matchday 4 as Michael Olise scored a hat-trick and Harry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals.
Bayern Munich delivered one of their most emphatic performances of the young 2026/27 Bundesliga season, sweeping aside 1. FC Union Berlin 7–0 at the Allianz Arena on Matchday 4.
The champions were already three goals ahead at half-time before adding four more after the interval. Jamal Musiala opened the scoring, Harry Kane struck twice, and Michael Olise produced a spectacular hat-trick. Substitute Ismael Saibari completed the scoring with his first Bundesliga goal.
For Kane, the night was historic. His 39th-minute penalty was his 100th Bundesliga goal, reaching the landmark in his 98th appearance in Germany's top flight. He then added another goal early in the second half.
🔥 Bayern Explode Into Life
Union Berlin arrived at the Allianz Arena looking to frustrate the home side, but Bayern quickly established control.
Vincent Kompany made six changes to the team that defeated Elversberg, bringing Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah, Luis Díaz and Jamal Musiala back into the starting XI.
The changes immediately paid dividends.
Bayern pressed high, moved the ball quickly and repeatedly forced Union deep into their own half. The breakthrough arrived after 18 minutes.
18' — Jamal Musiala Makes It 1–0
Alphonso Davies won possession high on the left and created space before cutting the ball back toward the edge of the penalty area.
Jamal Musiala took one touch before curling a superb effort into the far corner.
It was an outstanding finish and gave Bayern the platform they needed to take complete control of the contest.
🎯 Kane Reaches 100 Bundesliga Goals
The second goal arrived from the penalty spot in the 39th minute.
Michael Olise was fouled inside the penalty area after Tom Rothe brought him down, giving Bayern the opportunity to double their advantage.
Harry Kane stepped forward and made no mistake.
The England striker sent Frederik Rønnow the wrong way to score his 100th Bundesliga goal.
Kane reached the milestone in just 98 Bundesliga appearances, setting a new record for the fastest player to reach a century in the competition. The previous benchmark was 129 appearances.
43' — Olise Adds a Third
Bayern were not satisfied with a two-goal lead.
Four minutes before half-time, a partially cleared Union free-kick fell to Musiala, who laid the ball off to Michael Olise.
The French international struck from the edge of the box, sending the ball beyond Rønnow.
Bayern went into the interval 3–0 ahead, having completely taken control of the match.
🧨 Kane Strikes Again After the Break
Union needed a quick response after half-time, but instead Bayern extended their lead.
In the 54th minute, Olise delivered a precise cross into the penalty area, where Kane rose to head the ball into the net.
It was Kane's second goal of the evening and his 101st Bundesliga goal.
The 4–0 scoreline effectively settled the contest, but Bayern continued to attack with remarkable intensity.
⚡ Saibari Joins the Party
Bayern's attacking depth was illustrated by their fifth goal.
Ismael Saibari, introduced from the bench, received the ball from Davies and drove directly at the Union defence.
The substitute dribbled through several defenders before calmly finishing from the left side of the penalty area.
The goal was particularly significant for Saibari as it marked his first Bundesliga goal.
🎩 Olise Completes a Stunning Hat-Trick
The final stages belonged entirely to Michael Olise.
73' — Olise Makes It 6–0
Tom Bischof produced a brilliant pass from deep that released Olise behind the Union defensive line.
Olise rounded Rønnow and calmly finished to make it 6–0.
Just three minutes later, he completed his hat-trick.
76' — A Stunning Seventh
Olise exchanged passes with Bischof before finding space approximately 22 metres from goal.
He curled a magnificent effort into the top corner, leaving Rønnow with no chance.
The final score was Bayern Munich 7–0 Union Berlin.
It was Olise's first hat-trick for Bayern, and his three goals came alongside an assist for Kane's second goal. Bundesliga's official report subsequently recorded him as the match's standout performer.
🧠 Tactical Analysis
Bayern Munich: Relentless Pressure and Width
Bayern's 4-2-3-1 provided the platform for an extremely aggressive attacking performance.
Davies repeatedly advanced from left-back, while Olise operated from the right and Musiala found pockets of space centrally.
The movement between Musiala, Olise and Kane caused continuous problems for Union's defensive structure.
Bayern's high press also prevented Union from building sustained attacks. Once possession was recovered, the champions transitioned quickly and attacked the penalty area with multiple players.
The official Bundesliga match data recorded an xG of 3.90 for Bayern compared with 0.23 for Union Berlin, underlining the difference in the quality of chances created.
Union Berlin: Defensive Resistance Eventually Collapses
Union initially attempted to stay compact and limit Bayern's space.
However, once Musiala opened the scoring, Bayern were able to move the ball with greater freedom.
Union goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow made several saves during the first half, but the pressure eventually became too great.
After Bayern reached 4–0, the visitors struggled to contain the home side's pace and movement.
📊 Match Overview
| Detail | Bayern Munich | Union Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 7 | 0 |
| Competition | Bundesliga | Bundesliga |
| Matchday | 4 | 4 |
| Stadium | Allianz Arena | — |
| Attendance | 75,000 | — |
| xG | 3.90 | 0.23 |
| Half-time score | 3–0 | 0–3 |
| Formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
The match was played in front of a sold-out 75,000 spectators at the Allianz Arena.
⏱️ Goals Timeline
18' — 1–0: Jamal Musiala
39' — 2–0: Harry Kane, penalty
43' — 3–0: Michael Olise
54' — 4–0: Harry Kane
70' — 5–0: Ismael Saibari
73' — 6–0: Michael Olise
76' — 7–0: Michael Olise
⭐ Player of the Match: Michael Olise
Michael Olise was the central figure in Bayern's attacking masterclass.
The French winger scored three goals, created another for Kane and produced two very different finishes in the second half: a composed solo goal followed by a spectacular curling strike from distance.
Bundesliga's official fan vote gave Olise 88 percent of the Man of the Match vote.
🏆 Kane's Historic Bundesliga Milestone
The victory was also an important night in Harry Kane's Bundesliga career.
His penalty made him the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goals, doing so in 98 appearances.
Kane's second goal took his total to 101 Bundesliga goals in 99 matches, according to ESPN's match report.
The milestone adds another remarkable chapter to Kane's prolific career in Germany.
📈 What the Result Means
Bayern moved to 10 points from their first four Bundesliga matches, with a record of three wins and one draw.
Their goal difference also improved significantly, reaching +12 after the seven-goal victory.
Union Berlin, meanwhile, remained on one point from four matches, having suffered three defeats and recorded one draw. Their goal difference fell to -13.
The result also provided Bayern with an emphatic response after less convincing performances against promoted opposition earlier in the campaign.
🏁 Final Thoughts
Bayern Munich's 7–0 victory over Union Berlin was more than a routine home win.
It combined Musiala's creativity, Kane's finishing and Olise's individual brilliance into one devastating attacking display.
Olise's hat-trick gave the evening its headline moment, while Kane's 100th Bundesliga goal provided the historic milestone.
With 10 points from four matches and a rapidly improving goal difference, Bayern have made a powerful early statement in the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.
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