{"id":509658,"date":"2026-01-12T00:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T00:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/509658\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T00:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T00:33:10","slug":"fc-bayern-smashed-wolfsburg-8-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/509658\/","title":{"rendered":"FC Bayern smashed Wolfsburg 8-1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Initial reactions and Observations<\/p>\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _1nfb3k4i feuejx0 ls9zuh1\">\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">What. A. Match. Bayern started the game well but slowly got into it as the game progressed and absolutely decimate Wolfsburg.<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Michael Olise and Luis Diaz are strong contenders for MotM. Best \u20ac125 million ever spent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Felipe Chavez made his debut today! What a moment for the young lad.<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">The last time that Bayern scored eight in one match was\u2026that night in Lisbon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">We\u2019ve got K\u00f6ln in midweek coming up so come join us for that and for the Champions League match against Union Saint-Gilloise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on <a href=\"https:\/\/shows.acast.com\/bavarian-podcast-works1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5kHW7eDJSF2sGA1O6gKxvB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/bavarian-podcast-works\/id1460036325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>, or any leading podcast distributor\u2026 <\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/auth\/login?itm_medium=sidebar&amp;itm_source=bavarianfootballworks&amp;returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bavarianfootballworks.com%252F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for a user account<\/a> and get:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _1nfb3k4i feuejx0 ls9zuh1\">\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">New, improved notifications system!<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Fewer ads<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bavarianfootballworks.com\/feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community posts<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Comment on articles, community posts<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Rec comments, community posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">90\u2019 \u2014 We\u2019ve got six minutes of added time, is another goal on the cards?<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">88\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> That\u2019s a massive howler from the Wolfsburg defence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">76\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> Stop that, Michael Olise. The Frenchman is slipped in by Luis Diaz and finishes with his weaker right foot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">69\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> There\u2019s no stopping Bayern! Harry Kane gets a goal of his own after Wolfsburg give the ball away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">68\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> Raphael Guerreiro taps the ball in after a pass from Harry Kane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">66\u2019 \u2014 Manuel Neuer with a massive save to deny Wolfsburg a second goal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">64\u2019 \u2014 Luis Diaz does great to set up Olise but his finesse shot hits the post and out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">53\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> A long ball over the top finds Olise, who beats his man and crosses for Luis Diaz to tap into the net!<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Edit: It was credited as an own goal by Moritz Jenz.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">50\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> Michael Olise cuts inside, dribbles along the edge of the box, and curls the ball on the far post and scores Bayern\u2019s third. Le Cut Inside Man would be proud.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">47\u2019 \u2014 Jonathan Tah lays the ball off to Tom Bischof who shoots it just wide of the far post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">45\u2019 \u2014 The next 45 minutes are now here.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"duet--article--unordered-list _1nfb3k4i feuejx0 ls9zuh1\">\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Bayern\u2019s visitors are going toe-to-toe with them, and they look more organized than the Bavarians.<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Rare L game from Lennart Karl so far. He\u2019s never been this bad since he broke through. Harry Kane meanwhile is ghosting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"feuejx1\">Michael Olise and Luis Diaz combining to notch two goals is the output that Bayern needed badly from its wingers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">45+4\u2019 \u2014 Halftime in this high energy match.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">45\u2019 \u2014 Three minutes added on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">30\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> Luis Diaz gets his goal! Konrad Laimer plays Michael Olise in on the right, and he works his magic to set up Diaz who heads the ball in the net!<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">29\u2019 \u2014 Bayern on the backfoot and can\u2019t get any control in this match. Worrying times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">13\u2019 \u2014 Konrad Laimer misjudges a tackle and Wolfsburg equalize.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">10\u2019 \u2014 Diaz had a chance to put Bayern two goals up but mishits his shot and it goes wide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">5\u2019 \u2014 <strong>TOR!<\/strong> Josip Stani\u0161i\u0107 threads a ball through to Luis Diaz, whose cross deflects off a Wolfsburg player and Michael Olise nudges Kilian Fischer in the six-yard box who turns the ball into his own net.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><strong>Kickoff!<\/strong> \u2014 Bayern is back, boys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><strong>Lineups are out!<\/strong> The much awaited midfield partnership of Tom Bischof and Aleksandar Pavlovi\u0107 is finally here! Josip Stani\u0161i\u0107 also returns to the back four while Lennart Karl gets the nod at the 10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Felipe Chavez and David Santos Daiber are among the players on Bayern\u2019s bench today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Nice little stat for you about Michael Olise:<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Bayern Munich will resume the 2025\/26 season by hosting Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. The Bavarians remain untouchable in the league, continuing to show their dominance over the rest of the league. Wolfsburg on the other hand hasn\u2019t fared well, sitting in 14th place with just three points separating them from St. Pauli in the relegation play-off spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Bayern will have to make do without Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich as either of them are not cleared to play in this match and the next one against Koln. Nevertheless, Vincent Kompany and his men will look to finish the job early and perhaps give precious minutes to promising academy players in the second half.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><strong>Date: <\/strong>Saturday, 8 November 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><strong>Time: <\/strong>3:30 PM Local time | 9:30 AM EST | 6:30 AM PST<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\"><strong>TV\/streaming: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/go.web.plus.espn.com\/c\/482924\/651866\/9070?sharedid=BavarianFootballWorks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ESPN+<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livesoccertv.com\/teams\/germany\/bayern-munchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find Your Country<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Bayern wins 4-1 with a brace from Harry Kane, and a goal apiece for Lennart Karl and let\u2019s say a header from Jonathan Tah. Dzenan Pejcinovic will grab a consolation goal in the 84th minute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">While waiting for the match, do consider listening to the latest episode of Bavarian Podcast Works (more on that below) or you may read the selected reads below:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"duet--article--ordered-list _1nfb3k4i _11xzyb30 ls9zuh1\">\n<li class=\"_11xzyb31\">If you\u2019re a new member, feel free to introduce yourself! We\u2019re mostly very friendly! Also, we\u2019re from all parts of the world so don\u2019t feel shy if you\u2019re from a country that doesn\u2019t seem represented on the blog.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_11xzyb31\">Use the on-screen \u201cRefresh comments\u201d button to periodically load new comments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_11xzyb31\">Keep the sorting to \u201cnewest\u201d to easily follow the conversation. 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