Has this ever happened? Confusion over possible Bayern record | OneFootball

FC Bayern has started the new season with nine wins from the first nine competitive matches – a start that has not been seen in German professional football since the Bundesliga was founded in 1963. Particularly impressive is the goal difference: 35:8 goals, a goal difference of +27. Statistically a record – but coach Vincent Kompany doesn't want to hear about it.

"What matters is that we're in the running for titles in March," explained the 39-year-old before the top match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Records are secondary to him; the performance of his team and the momentum are the priorities.

Even though the numbers are impressive, Kompany is already looking ahead to the next challenges. A win in Frankfurt would be an ideal prelude to the joint Wiesn visit on Sunday. "I want to win on Saturday. That way I can separate it nicely and have full motivation for both days," said the coach.

Disagreement over the "true" record

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However, there is confusion in the debate over the starting record. It is clear: Nationally, only Bayern itself has achieved similar series in recent decades – for example, in 1984 under Udo Lattek (23:7 goals, nine wins) or in the treble season 2012/13 under Jupp Heynckes (27:4 goals).

Borussia Dortmund claims the record for itself: In the 2015/16 season, BVB started with nine wins in competitive matches – depending on the count, even with eleven successes, as the early Europa League qualification rounds are also considered. For many statisticians, victories against opponents like Wolfsberger AC or Odds BK are not comparable to a success in the Champions League.

Looking to Europe: Real holds the benchmark

There are also standards internationally. Real Madrid won the first eleven season games in 1968/69 – nine in the league and two in the European Cup of Champions. A figure that Bayern could soon reach themselves with a continued winning streak.

While fans and experts discuss records and historical comparisons, Kompany sticks to his line: "It's about maintaining our momentum and delivering the performance that will help us."

If Munich beats Dortmund and Bruges after Frankfurt, the record champion would indeed have ended all discussions – and undoubtedly set the best start series in European football.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.