Overview
- Lennart Karl came on in the 67th minute and scored in the 84th to seal Bayern’s 3-1 win at 1. FC Köln.
- Bayern closed the Hinrunde with 47 points to finish as clear winter leaders after their best first half on record.
- On Sky’s broadcast, Lothar Matthäus urged Germany to take Karl to the 2026 World Cup, highlighting his dribbling, finishing and impact off the bench.
- Karl has seven goals in 24 competitive appearances this season for Bayern and has stated a World Cup call-up is a personal goal.
- The teenager has not yet been called up by Germany, with media suggesting Nagelsmann could consider him during the March internationals.