Bayern beat Cologne 3-1 in a Bundesliga match on Thursday. The win set a Bundesliga record at the halfway mark of the season. Bayern’s victory extended their lead in the German league standings.
Bayern took the lead early in the game. The first goal came in the opening stages. The scorer was Mathys Tel, who finished a team move into the net. Bayern maintained pressure on Cologne throughout the first half.
Cologne equalised before halftime. Jonas Hector scored with a header from a set piece. His goal brought the score to 1-1. The equaliser came shortly after Bayern’s early advantage.
Bayern regained the lead early in the second half. Leroy Sane scored with a shot from inside the box. His goal put Bayern ahead 2-1. The team continued to control possession and create attacking chances.
Bayern then extended the lead with a third goal. The scorer was Alphonso Davies. He finished a counterattack with a low strike past the keeper. The goal made it 3-1.
The result gave Bayern a record number of points at the Bundesliga halfway point. The club reached 46 points from 17 matches. This total set a new record for the league’s halfway stage. The previous high mark had stood for years.
Bayern’s performance included strong attacking play and solid defensive work. The team created multiple chances and limited Cologne’s opportunities after halftime. Bayern’s keeper made key saves during the second half.
Cologne pressured Bayern early but struggled to maintain momentum after falling behind again. The visiting side created some opportunities but could not reduce the deficit.
Bayern’s coach praised the team’s consistency across the first half of the season. The club has won a majority of its matches leading up to the winter break. Bayern’s place at the top of the table reflects broader success in league competition.
Cologne’s coach noted areas for improvement following the match. Cologne remains in midtable after the loss. The team has shown competitive moments but recorded mixed results this season.
Bayern’s next fixture will come after the winter break. The team aims to maintain its form in both domestic and cup competitions. Cologne also plans to regroup and improve results in the second half of the season.
The Bundesliga record set by Bayern highlights their strong start to the campaign. Bayern’s point total at the halfway mark surpasses all previous totals in league history at that stage. The record adds to Bayern’s long history of domestic success.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/bayern-beat-cologne-3-1-set-bundesliga-record-halfway-mark-2026-01-14/
