Bayern Munich extended their flawless start to the 2025/26 season with a commanding 4-0 win over Belgian Champions Club Brugge at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. The Victory marked their third straight triumph in the Champions League group stage,Taking them to nine points and maintaining a perfect record across all competitions.
The night belonged to 17-years-old Lennart Karl, who announced himself on the European stage with a breathtaking performance. Making his first Champions League start, the teenager scored just five minutes into the match, becoming Bayern’s and Germany’s youngest ever goal scorer in the competition at 17 years and 242 days.Karl picked up the ball midway in Brugge’s half, weaved past two defenders, and unleashed a stunning left foot strike into the top corner an unforgettable moment for the rising star.
Bayern quickly doubled their lead when Harry Kane, ever the reliable finisher,tapped home from close range in the 14th minute following an inch perfect cutback from Konrad Laimer. It was Kane’s 20th goal in only 12 appearances for the club this season an astonishing record surpassing even the early season scoring rates of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Luis Diaz added a third in the 34th minute with a thunderous effort that crashed in off the underside of the bar, effectively sealing the contest before halftime. The Colombian winger has now scored seven goals since his summer arrival, continuing to justify his place among Bayern’s most consistent performers.
Bayern’s dominance was total the Bundesliga leaders controlled possession, dictated tempo, and created chances after chance. Only the heroics of Brugge goalkeeper Nordin Jackers and the woodwork prevented an even heavier defeat. Kane struck the post just before the interval and was later denied in a one on one, while Laimer and Pavlovic both came close to scoring.
With the game long settled manager Vincent Kompany used the opportunity to rotate his squad, introducing Nicolas Jackson, who added Bayern fourth in the 79th minute after Jackers cloud only parry Laimer’s srike into his path. The Senegalese performance that reflected the hunger and depth of kompany’s squad.
“It was a very good performance from start to finish,” kompany said after the match. “Lennart Karl showed great maturity, and Harry continues to lead by example. We could have scored more, but I’m happy with our energy and discipline.”
The result also marked a personal milestone for captain Manuel Neuer, who made his 153rd Champions League appearance overtaking Karim Benzema and set a new record for the most wins by a goalkeeper in competition history.
With this emphatic victory, Bayern have now won all six of their meetings against Belgian sides in Europe by an aggregate score of 16-1 they sit second behind holders Paris-Saint-Germain on goal difference and will travel to face the French Champions on November 4, in what promises to be a thrilling showdown between two European heavyweights.
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