Overview
- Bayern's 3–1 win at Köln closed the first half on 47 points with a +53 goal difference, eclipsing the Guardiola-era benchmark.
- Coach Vincent Kompany downplayed midseason plaudits, saying a record is not a title and setting sights on Saturday's restart at RB Leipzig.
- Sporting director Max Eberl said the plan is to have the squad healthy to contest major trophies in March and April after a standout half-season.
- Harry Kane leads the scoring with 20 league goals as part of a prolific attack, drawing praise from Köln coach Lukas Kwasniok.
- Analysts note lingering defensive and depth questions compared with Bayern’s peak vintages, even as Manuel Neuer points to cohesion and hails newcomer Luis Díaz.