Bayern Munich were once again unstoppable at the Allianz Arena, delivering a ruthless 4–0 win over Club Brugge KV in the UEFA Champions League league phase. The victory, earlier reported by Softfootball in the match preview, stretched their flawless start in Europe this season, securing their third straight win and keeping them level on nine points with Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Arsenal, and Real Madrid—though slightly behind on goals scored.
The German champions exploded from kickoff with three first-half goals that left Brugge dazed. Just five minutes in, 17-year-old Lennart Karl, making his first Champions League start, fired Bayern ahead with a stunning left-foot strike into the top corner after dazzling two defenders. His goal not only broke Jamal Musiala’s record by 121 days but also announced him as Bayern’s youngest-ever scorer in the competition.
Fourteen minutes later, Harry Kane doubled the lead with a simple tap-in from Konrad Laimer’s precise cross, marking his 20th goal in only 12 appearances this season—numbers that even Softfootball, after he enjoyed a huge Klassiker win over Dortmund, compared to those of prime Messi and Ronaldo. And before halftime, Luis Díaz hammered in Bayern’s third, a rocket that smashed the underside of the bar.
Club Brugge had no real answer. Despite a few saves from Nordin Jackers and a heroic goal-line block by Jorne Spileers, Bayern’s dominance never looked threatened. Kane left to a standing ovation in the 79th minute, just before Nicolas Jackson wrapped up the scoring from close range after Díaz’s shot was half-cleared. Bayern finished with 67% possession, 18 total shots, and eight on target, while Brugge managed just two off target.
Vincent Kompany’s men now boast a German-record 12 straight wins to start the 2025/26 campaign and an incredible 34 victories in their last 36 home UCL matches. Tuchel’s side showcased attacking depth and defensive composure—Kim Min-Jae’s late yellow was the only blemish. Karl’s performance was the brightest sign of all, hinting at a thrilling new chapter in Bayern’s future.
For Brugge, stuck on three points from three games and sitting in 20th place, the road ahead looks tough, with a crucial clash against Barcelona next. Bayern, meanwhile, turn their focus to a heavyweight encounter against PSG on November 4, a fixture that could shape the race for top seeding in the knockout stages.
FC Bayern, via their official X account, shared a selfie of 17-year-old midfielder Lennart “Lenny” Karl holding the UEFA Player of the Match trophy after Bayern’s 4-0 Champions League victory over Club Brugge.
It’s a 10 from Len—Bayern’s young star—and a performance that once again reminds Europe: the Bavarian machine is well and truly alive.
