Bayern come from behind to beat Koln | OneFootball

In a thrilling 1. Bundesliga match, Bayern München came from behind to defeat FC Köln 3-1 at the Rhein Energie Stadion. The match, held on January 14, 2026, showcased a dynamic battle between the two teams, with Bayern ultimately demonstrating their superiority in possession and attacking prowess.

The game started off competitively, with FC Köln taking the lead in the 41st minute through Linton Maina. Maina's impressive left-footed strike from outside the penalty area found the top right corner, capitalizing on a swift counterattack. However, Bayern responded quickly with Serge Gnabry equalizing in the final moments of the first half. Gnabry's goal, assisted by Michael Olise, came from a tight angle on the right, finding the upper center of the net and leaving the score level at halftime.

Bayern München turned up the intensity in the second half, with Kim Min-jae putting them ahead in the 71st minute. Min-jae's goal, his first in the competition, was assisted by Hiroki Ito and demonstrated Bayern's effective set-piece strategy. The goal underscored Bayern's dominance in the game, as they controlled 74% of the possession and had 17 shots, with 7 on target, compared to Köln's 7 shots and 3 on target.

The match statistics highlight Bayern's control over the game, with a significant advantage in corners (5 to 3) and expected goals (1.18 to 0.52). FC Köln, despite their spirited start, struggled to maintain possession and were ultimately outplayed by a determined Bayern side. This victory places Bayern in a strong position as they continue their campaign in the Bundesliga.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

1. FC Köln takes the lead against FC Bayern München with a score of 1-0. Linton Maina scores with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net after a quick counterattack.

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GOAL FC Köln: Linton Maina (FC Köln) scores!

Linton Maina scores goal number 1 in the competition (11 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Luis Díaz from FC Bayern München attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.

45 +3':

Opportunity wasted. Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern München took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the target.

45 +5':

Opportunity wasted. Kristoffer Lund of 1. FC Köln attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it narrowly missed to the left.

It's 1-1 between 1. FC Köln and FC Bayern München. Serge Gnabry scores for Bayern with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, sending the ball into the upper center of the net. The assist came from Michael Olise after a quick counterattack.

45 +5':

GOAL Bayern München: Serge Gnabry (Bayern München) scores!

Serge Gnabry scores goal number 5 in the competition (13 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Luis Díaz of FC Bayern München attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Serge Gnabry.

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GOAL Bayern München: Kim Min-jae (Bayern München) scores!

Kim Min-jae scores goal number 1 in the competition (10 matches) Kim Min-jae scores goal number 6 for his team (98 matches)

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GOAL Bayern München: Lennart Karl (Bayern München) scores!

Lennart Karl scores goal number 4 in the competition (15 matches) Lennart Karl scores goal number 8 for his team (25 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match