
Bayern München
1. FC KölnHow did the teams perform?
Bayern München
1. FC Köln
Match Stats


Lineup
Bayern München
1. FC Köln

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 33 | 117-35 | 82 | 86 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | 68-34 | 34 | 70 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 33 | 65-43 | 22 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 33 | 69-47 | 22 | 61 |
| 5 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 33 | 65-48 | 17 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 33 | 67-46 | 21 | 58 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 33 | 47-56 | -9 | 44 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 33 | 59-63 | -4 | 43 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 33 | 45-57 | -12 | 43 |
| 10 | FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | 42-53 | -11 | 37 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 33 | 39-53 | -14 | 37 |
| 12 | Union Berlin | 33 | 40-58 | -18 | 36 |
| 13 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 33 | 38-53 | -15 | 35 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 33 | 48-58 | -10 | 32 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 33 | 37-58 | -21 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | 42-68 | -26 | 26 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 33 | 41-70 | -29 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli | 33 | 28-57 | -29 | 26 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Qualification
- Relegation Playoffs
- Relegation
Bayern München demolished 1. FC Köln 5-1 at the Allianz Arena, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick to cement the champions’ dominance and secure top spot in the Bundesliga.
Bayern München showed why they sit atop the Bundesliga table with a clinical performance against 1. FC Köln on May 16. The hosts entered the match as overwhelming favorites, holding 86 points from 33 games. Köln arrived in 14th place with just 32 points, desperate to avoid relegation trouble.
The match exploded into life within moments. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 10th minute, firing Bayern ahead with clinical precision. Just three minutes later, Kane doubled the lead with his second goal of the evening.
Köln refused to surrender without a fight. Said El Mala pulled one back in the 18th minute with a well-taken finish. The visitors showed glimpses of quality despite the scoreline.
Bayern’s dominance proved too much to overcome. Tom Bischof extended the lead to 3-1 in the 22nd minute, giving the hosts a commanding advantage. Bayern controlled possession with 69 percent of the ball and created numerous chances.
At halftime, Bayern led 3-1 after a devastating opening 45 minutes. Kane had already claimed two goals. The hosts looked set for a comfortable victory.
The second half saw Bayern continue their relentless attack. Kane completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing throughout the match. The English striker finished with three goals from four shots on target.
Nicolas Jackson added a sixth goal in the 83rd minute, though it was later recorded as Bayern’s fifth. Jackson came off the bench and made an immediate impact with a composed finish.
Bayern’s attacking prowess overwhelmed Köln’s defense throughout the evening. The hosts registered 19 total shots with seven on target. Köln managed just nine shots total, with only two finding the target.
The statistics told the story of Bayern’s superiority. Bayern completed 717 passes at 91 percent accuracy, while Köln managed 326 passes. Expected goals favored Bayern at 2.72 compared to Köln’s 0.9.
Joshua Kimmich orchestrated Bayern’s midfield brilliantly, providing two assists while maintaining defensive solidity. Kane’s performance earned him a perfect 10.0 rating. Bischof and Kimmich both received 8.3 ratings for their contributions.
This emphatic victory cements Bayern München’s position at the summit of German football. With 89 points from 34 games, the Bavarian giants continue their march toward another title. Köln’s defeat leaves them battling to escape the lower reaches of the table.















