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Aytekin's Final Whistle: Bayern vs Köln Showdown
16 May
Summary
- Referee Deniz Aytekin officiates his final Bundesliga match.
- Leon Goretzka plays his last home game for Bayern Munich.
- Köln seeks to end a 12-match winless away streak.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 15:30 Uhr, referee Deniz Aytekin will take charge of his 254th and final Bundesliga game. The match features Bayern Munich hosting Köln at the Allianz Arena in Bayern's last home fixture of the season. This game holds significance as it is Leon Goretzka's final appearance for Bayern at their home stadium.
Bayern, already crowned champions, have had a prolific season, scoring 117 goals, with Michael Olise contributing significantly. Köln, meanwhile, are in a precarious position, grappling with a challenging away record that includes a 12-match winless streak. René Wagner's side has secured only one victory in their last 13 league matches.
The match will be broadcast on Sky and streamed online, with DAZN showing it in the conference. Köln's defensive frailties, particularly against set pieces, where they have conceded a league-high 25 goals, could be exploited by Bayern, who have also scored 32 goals from set pieces. Bayern boasts an impressive unbeaten run against Köln, with 20 wins and two draws since 2011.
