Bayern Munich Shatters Bundesliga Records in Historic First Half of 2025/26 Season

FC Bayern Munich has delivered a record-breaking performance in the first half of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, rewriting the history books with unprecedented achievements. As of January 15, 2026, Bayern topped the league with 47 points from 17 matches and a staggering goal difference of +53, establishing them as the best Herbstmeister (autumn champion) ever in Bundesliga history.

In their latest match, Bayern secured a 3-1 victory against 1. FC Köln. Goals from Serge Gnabry, Min-Jae Kim, and Lennart Karl sealed the win after Köln’s Linton Maina initially put the home side ahead. Gnabry's goal, scored in stoppage time just before halftime, was notably skillful, involving a deft chip over a defender reminiscent of Mesut Özil’s style. Despite some defensive challenges, including errors from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Bayern capitalized on Köln’s mistakes in the second half to extend their lead.

On the offensive front, Bayern has astonishingly netted 66 goals in 17 games, surpassing the previous half-season record of 56 goals and threatening the all-time Bundesliga season record of 101 goals set in 1971/72. This prolific scoring is spearheaded by English striker Harry Kane, who alone has scored 20 goals and contributes to creating chances for teammates such as Michael Olise and Luis Díaz, each with nine goals. The squad has been streamlined yet enhanced in quality, allowing tactical flexibility and rotation without compromising performance.

Coach Vincent Kompany, acknowledging the high expectations at Bayern, emphasized the difficulty of breaking records at the club and stressed the need to reinforce the defense for success, especially with European competitions in mind. Key players like Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala, both nearing returns from injury, promise to add further strength and depth to the team’s formidable attack.

Currently, Bayern leads the Bundesliga table by 11 points ahead of Borussia Dortmund, underscoring their dominance and hinting at a potentially historic title run this season.