Overview
- Harry Kane scored twice, Luis Díaz produced a goal and an assist, and Joshua Kimmich registered an assist in the second-round win.
- Köln struck first after a strong opening half-hour, but Bayern flipped the match with two quick goals and then controlled the second half.
- The result preserves Bayern’s flawless season start, which had already matched AC Milan’s benchmark for opening runs in Europe’s top leagues.
- With Manuel Neuer suspended, Jonas Urbig deputized in goal and delivered key early saves under sustained pressure.
- Christoph Freund and Vincent Kompany stressed the importance of progressing toward Berlin, as Köln also face the blow of Timo Hübers’ knee injury and surgery.