Overview
- Ragnar Ache put Köln ahead before Luis Díaz equalised from an offside position that was not reviewable, and Harry Kane struck twice with Michael Olise adding a late fourth.
- Reports noted a missed handball against Olise alongside the offside goal, fueling complaints from Köln players and staff about decisive calls.
- Bayern’s 14 wins from 14 competitive games set a new opening-run benchmark across Europe’s top five leagues, surpassing AC Milan’s 1992/93 mark.
- Jonas Urbig started again in goal with Manuel Neuer suspended for the cup, producing key saves on his return to Köln and stressing a team-first approach.
- Coach Vincent Kompany and sporting chief Max Eberl praised the side’s resilience, with a demanding stretch now bringing Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday and Paris Saint‑Germain on Tuesday.