Highlights and Goals: Bayern 5-1 Köln in Bundesliga 2025-26

With four goals in the first 20 minutes and another two in the final 10, the final Bundesliga match at the Allianz Arena comes to a close. Harry Kane seals the deal against Cologne with a hat trick, aided by Nicolas Jackson and Tom Bischof. Bayern are crowned champions once again and bid farewell to legend Leon Goretzka and to Nicolas Jackson, who is returning to Chelsea. Harry Kane finishes as the season’s top scorer, and Michael Olise wins the award for best player of the season.

The match at the Allianz Arena has come to an end! Bayern Munich bids farewell to the Bundesliga with a rout, featuring a good from Nicolas Jackson and an assist from Leon Goretzka in what was his final match with the club.

Bayern Munich take a shot! The Bavarians are fighting for their sixth goal as if it were the first of the match. Raphael Guerreiro takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box after a pass from Josip Stanisic, but the ball goes wide to the right of the goal.

A shot by Cologne! The visitors are looking to score another goal to keep the deficit from getting too big. Isak Bergmann takes a left-footed shot from mid-range after a pass from Linton Maina, but the ball ends up in the goalkeeper's hands.

Changes for Cologne! The visitors’ bench is making changes, as they’re struggling to contain the Bavarian giants, who have been running riot at home in front of their own fans. Cologne is trying to hold on and defend.
On: Youssoupha Niang and Jan Thielmann
Off: Marius Butter and Said El Mala

Foul! Cologne has run out of options and now just needs to prevent the score from getting any worse, while Bayern Munich isn't letting up even with a 4-goal lead. Isak Bergmann (Cologne) commits a foul on Tom Bischof (Bayern) at Cologne's home stadium.

Substitution for Bayern Munich! Another substitution for Vincent Kompany's team. The fourth goal gives them some breathing room, and Kompany decides to rotate the bench even further to give everyone a chance.

In: Raphael Guerreiro.

Out: Jamal Musiala

A shot by Cologne! The visitors are looking for a way to cut into the lead, but they haven't been able to finish. Sebastian Sebulonsen takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a pass from Jakub Kaminski, but the ball is blocked by the defense.

Bayern Munich take a shot! Another warning from the Bavarians that the fourth goal could come at any moment. Luis Díaz takes a right-footed shot from mid-range following a corner kick taken by Joshua Kimmich, but the ball sails over the crossbar.

Changes at Bayern Munich! Vincent Kompany is shaking up the lineup, making two key changes to give the substitutes some playing time.
In: Michael Olise and Jonas Urbig
Out: Lennart Karl and Manuel Neuer.

Offside! Bayern Munich is on the verge of scoring a fourth goal, but luck isn't on their side this time. Dayot Upamecano plays a through ball to Luis Díaz, but the Colombian is caught offside and the play is called off.

Bayern Munich take a shot! The Bavarians reach the goal for the first time in the second half. Lennart Karl takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a solo run, but the ball hits the left post and goes wide.

A shot by Cologne! The visitors remain hopeful that they can stage a comeback and end the season on a high note. Linton Maina takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box after a pass from Sebastian Sebulonsen, but the ball goes wide to the left of the goal.

Bayern Munich are on the attack! Scoring a fourth goal is their top priority, and they won't rest until they get it. Harry Kane was looking for a hat trick when he took a right-footed shot off a pass from Lennart Karl, but the ball was blocked by the Cologne defense.

Bayern Munich take a shot! The Bavarians are on the attack again, looking to score their fourth goal before halftime. Luis Díaz takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a solo run, but the ball ends up in the goalkeeper's hands.

Play is halted for a couple of minutes following an injury to Konrad Laimer (Bayern Munich). When play resumes after the stoppage, Kristoffer Lund (Cologne) collides with Laimer on the right wing, forcing the Bayern player to remain on the ground for a moment before he manages to get back to his feet.

Bayern Munich take a shot! The Bavarians are threatening again, looking to score as many goals as they can. Lennart Karl takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a pass from Luis Díaz, but the ball sails over the crossbar.

Bayern Munich take a shot! The home team isn't letting up despite holding a comfortable lead. Luis Díaz takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box after a pass from Tom Bischof, but the ball ends up in the goalkeeper's hands, who manages to clear it.

Bayern Munich takes a shot! The German side launches an early attack to open the scoring as quickly as possible. Harry Kane takes a right-footed shot from mid-range after a pass from Jamal Musiala, but the ball sails over the crossbar.

The ball is rolling at the Allianz Arena! Bayern Munich and Cologne take the field to kick off this match on Matchday 34 of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. Today, Bayern Munich bids farewell to its legend Leon Goretzka and hopes to end the season on a high note.

The referee assigned to this match is Deniz Aytekin, a 47-year-old German who has been officiating since 2008. He has refereed 18 matches across the Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, and the German Cup. He has issued 80 yellow cards, 4 red cards (for two yellow cards), 5 red cards, and awarded 6 penalties.

The visiting team, Köln, will start the match with the following players on the bench:
Felipe Chávez, Isak Johanneson, Florian Kainz, Linton Maina, Youssoupha Niang, Jan Thielmann, Luca Waldschmidt, Ron-Robert Zieler, Rav Van Den Berg.

The home team, Bayern Munich, will start the match with the following players on the bench:
Raphael Guerreiro, Hiroki Ito, Nicolas Jackson, Bara Ndiaye, Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Josip Stanisic, Sven Ulreich, Jonas Urbig.

The visiting team, Köln, will take the field with the following starting lineup:
Marvin Schwabe; Kristoffer Lund, Cenk Ozkacar, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Joel Schmied, Sebastian Sebulonsen; Alessio Castro-Montes, Jakub Kaminski, Eric Martel, Said El Mala; Marius Bulter.

The home team, Bayern Munich, will take the field with the following starting lineup:
Manuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Tom Bischof; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Lennart Karl, Jamal Musiala, Luis Díaz; Harry Kane.

For its part, Cologne may not be the Bundesliga champion, but it did manage to avoid relegation. It sits two places above the team closest to the relegation zone and holds a 6-point lead, which should secure its place in the top flight. In its last five matches, Cologne has recorded two draws against St. Pauli and Union Berlin, two losses against Bayer Leverkusen and Heidenheim, and one win against Werder Bremen.

The Bavarian team has reached a point in the season where the results don't really matter anymore because they've basically already won the league. They hold a 16-point lead over second-place Borussia Dortmund, and even though their recent results haven't been all wins, they have nothing to worry about. Their last five matches have included two wins against Mainz and Wolfsburg, two draws against Heidenheim and PSG, and a loss to PSG—both of those results coming in the Champions League and knocking them out of the competition.

Amid a highly charged atmosphere, the Cologne delegation has arrived at the Allianz Arena. The visiting team is also putting the finishing touches on their preparations before the match begins. The kickoff is fast approaching.

Here's how the Bayern Munich delegation arrived at the Allianz Arena. The home team has arrived at the stadium, surrounded by their fans, and is now putting the finishing touches on preparations for the start of the match. The kickoff is just moments away.

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