Bayern Munich kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign on Thursday evening with a emphatic 5-0 victory over Norwegian champions FK Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena.
After a scoreless and frustrating first half where Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin made several key saves, the Bavarian giants blew the game open following the break.
Making his first start of the season after managing a neurological condition that caused preseason seizures, Jamal Musiala opened the scoring in the 47th minute. He dedicated his goal to the crowd, pointing to his head in celebration.
Harry Kane doubled the lead in the 61st minute with a close-range header. Alphonso Davies added a third in the 77th minute via a powerful strike following a corner kick.
Michael Olise came alive in the closing minutes, assisting Kane’s goal before scoring two sublime curling strikes in the 83rd and 92nd minutes to complete the 5-0 rout.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made history by featuring in his 18th Champions League campaign—the most by any German player—and becoming the oldest German player in the competition’s history at 40 years and 167 days. Meanwhile, Joshua Kimmich logged his 100th Champions League start.
Vincent Kompany’s side now turns their attention back to domestic action as they prepare to host SV Elversberg in the Bundesliga this Sunday.
