Bayern Munich made a flying start to their Champions League campaign, beating Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena after a dominant second-half display. Michael Olise stole the spotlight with two goals, while Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies also found the net as Vincent Kompany’s side turned a frustrating first half into a convincing victory.
Key Takeaways from Bayern's UCL Opener:
- Michael Olise scored twice to lead Bayern’s second-half surge.
- Bayern broke through Bodo/Glimt’s stubborn low block with five unanswered goals after the break.
- Vincent Kompany’s simple half-time message was to keep playing their game and trust the chances would come.
- Bayern head into Sunday’s Bundesliga trip to Elversberg with momentum after their emphatic European win.
Bayern Unleash Second-Half Avalanche Against Bodo/Glimt
Bayern Munich had to be patient before finally finding a way through Bodo/Glimt’s disciplined defence. The Norwegian side frustrated the hosts during the first half, with Joshua Kimmich even hitting the post as Bayern struggled to turn their possession into clear chances.
That changed after the break as Bayern found their rhythm and began creating openings more regularly. Jamal Musiala opened the scoring before Harry Kane, Alphonso Davies and Olise’s second-half double completed a 5-0 victory. Bodo/Glimt’s night ended on an even sourer note when defender Odin Bjoertuft was shown a red card late on for a foul on Olise.
Olise Steals the Spotlight with Two-Goal Display
Olise was Bayern’s standout performer, scoring twice with two composed finishes, including an excellent curling effort into the top corner. The winger was just as relaxed when speaking after the game.
Asked whether Bayern had needed to be more patient against Bodo/Glimt’s deep defensive setup, Olise kept his response typically simple, saying: “We play the same way and whatever happens, happens.”
His calm approach was reflected in Bayern’s performance. Rather than forcing the issue, Kompany’s side continued to move the ball and wait for gaps to appear.
Kompany Keeps His Message Simple at Half-Time
Bayern’s first-half frustration did not lead to a major tactical overhaul in the dressing room. With Kimmich already having struck the post, the players remained confident that Bodo/Glimt would eventually tire and leave more space to attack.
Olise revealed that Kompany’s message was simply to keep playing as they had been because the game would eventually open up. Bayern followed that advice, scoring five times after the interval.
Bayern's Growing Chemistry Shows Promise
Olise was also pleased with the way Bayern’s players are beginning to understand each other on the pitch. The winger said the players now know each other’s movements and how to combine, an understanding that was evident during their dominant second half.
For Bayern, that growing chemistry could prove important as the Champions League campaign continues, particularly as opponents look to make life difficult with compact defensive setups.
Bayern Turn Focus Back to the Bundesliga
The 5-0 victory gives Bayern an ideal start to their European campaign, but their attention now turns back to domestic action. Kompany’s side travel to face high-flying Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Sunday, looking to carry the confidence from their Champions League performance into their next league test.
