Bayern Munich Crush Wolfsburg 8-1 to Extend Bundesliga Lead

Bayern Munich kicked off 2026 with a dominant 8-1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena, showcasing their Bundesliga supremacy and extending their lead at the top of the table to 11 points over Borussia Dortmund. This emphatic win highlighted both team strength and stellar individual performances in front of 75,000 fans.

Wolfsburg initially showed promise, equalizing early in the 13th minute through Dzenan Pejcinovic after Wolfsburg’s Kilian Fischer had conceded an own goal in the 5th minute that gave Bayern an early lead. However, Bayern quickly regained control, spearheaded by wingers Luis Díaz and Michael Olise, whose dynamic interplay was reminiscent of the legendary Ribéry-Robben partnership.

Díaz opened his account with a header in the 29th minute off Olise’s assist, and Olise himself scored twice, in the 50th and with a third goal contributing to the total tally. Their sharp attacking work also caused two own goals by Wolfsburg defenders Kilian Fischer and Moritz Jenz, further tilting momentum. Harry Kane was another standout, scoring a spectacular sixth goal—which marked his 20th of the season—and assisting Raphael Guerreiro’s fifth. Leon Goretzka rounded off the scoring with a powerful goal in the 88th minute.

This match served as coach Vincent Kompany's 50th Bundesliga match, and the victory reinforced Bayern’s powerful campaign, having netted 63 goals in 16 matches so far. The result not only kept Bayern undefeated but also solidified their quest for a record 35th Bundesliga title, demonstrating a potent offense and cohesive team play. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund drew 3-3 with Eintracht Frankfurt, allowing Bayern to widen the gap to an imposing 11 points.

Bayern’s strong offensive display and clinical finishing after the break underlined their dominance, leaving Wolfsburg struggling to contain them despite their early efforts. This comprehensive win emphatically sets the tone for Bayern’s ambitions in the rest of the season.