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Bayern's Winter Blitz: 8-1 Rout Extends League Lead
11 Jan
Summary
- Michael Olise scored two goals in Bayern's dominant 8-1 victory.
- Bayern now leads the Bundesliga by 11 points after 16 games.
- This marked Bayern's largest margin of victory under coach Kompany.
Bayern Munich began the new year with an emphatic 8-1 victory over Wolfsburg, solidifying their commanding 11-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Michael Olise was the standout performer, scoring two goals, supported by additional strikes from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz, along with goals from substitutes Raphael Guerreiro and Leon Goretzka, and two own goals from Wolfsburg.
Despite a brief scare when Dzenan Pejcinovic equalized for Wolfsburg in the 13th minute, Bayern's relentless pressure, especially in the second half, overwhelmed their opponents. Coach Vincent Kompany praised his team's sustained attacking intent. This win represented Bayern's biggest margin of victory since Kompany took charge, highlighting their formidable form with 63 goals scored in 16 league matches.
Bayern remains the league's only unbeaten team and shows no signs of slowing down, having not lost a league match since March. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg's defeat plunges them to 14th place, just three points above the relegation zone, marking a new low in their difficult season. Other title contenders also faltered, with Dortmund drawing and Leverkusen losing.
