Bayern Munich 3 – 2 VfL Wolfsburg
Bayern Munich secured a thrilling 3-2 victory at home against Wolfsburg, further solidifying their position at the top of the Bundesliga table.
The record Bundesliga champions dominated the match at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, but Wolfsburg managed to put up a fight with two goals of their own. Despite the challenge, Vincent Kompany’s side walked away with an impressive win, marking their fourth consecutive league victory.
Match Highlights:
- Bayern’s Goals: Leon Goretzka scored a brilliant brace, while Olise added another goal.
- Wolfsburg’s Goals: Mohamed Amoura netted twice for Wolfsburg, showcasing his sharp finishing skills.
With 18 matches played, Bayern now has 45 points from 14 wins and 3 draws, furthering their pursuit of reclaiming the Bundesliga title. Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen, with 38 points from one game less, sit second. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, is in seventh place with 27 points from 18 matches.
Key Match Moments:
- Bayern started strongly, creating early threats. In the third minute, Leroy Sané’s powerful strike hit the crossbar.
- By the 19th minute, Goretzka opened the scoring with a long-range effort, sending the home fans into celebration.
- Wolfsburg quickly responded in the 24th minute when Amoura capitalized on a free kick and slotted the ball past Manuel Neuer with precision.
- Olise restored Bayern’s lead in the 39th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box that deflected off the goalkeeper’s hand into the net.
The first half ended 2-1, with Bayern narrowly leading.
Second Half:
- Bayern maintained their attacking dominance in the second half. In the 62nd minute, Goretzka doubled the lead with a well-timed header from Olise’s exquisite free kick.
- Despite several missed opportunities, including a golden chance for Kingsley Coman, Bayern stayed in control.
- Amoura struck again in the 88th minute, reducing the deficit with a clinical finish, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
With this victory, Bayern continues their impressive run in the Bundesliga, moving closer to their title aspirations.
