Bayern Munich Crushes Bodø/Glimt 5-1 in Champions League Opener
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Summary
Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich began their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena in Munich on September 11 (kickoff 03:00 Hong Kong time). The result showcased Bayern's attacking prowess despite a concerning 59-game scoring streak ending in their previous Bundesliga fixture against Schalke 04 .
Key Points
- Bayern Munich, six-time European champions, opened their Champions League campaign at home against Bodø/Glimt, the Norwegian side that reached the round of 16 last season
- Head coach Vincent Kompany strategically rested striker Harry Kane (Kane), winger Michael Olise (Olise), and midfielder Jamal Musiala (Musiala) in the prior Bundesliga draw with Schalke 04, where Bayern's 59-game scoring streak was halted
- Bodø/Glimt, who shocked European giants Manchester City and Atlético Madrid en route to last season's last 16, fielded several key absentees including defenders Sam Adekugbe and midfielder Andreas Vindheim
- Star forward Kasper Hauge, who scored the match-winning goal from the bench in a recent league fixture, was forced off with an injury scare late in that same match
- Bayern's historical record against Norwegian opposition stands at six wins and two draws from eight matches, with the club having won their opening European match in each of the past 23 campaigns
Why It Matters
Bayern's emphatic start sends a clear message to rivals PSG, who claimed last season's title, that the German powerhouse remains the team to beat in Europe's elite competition . For Hong Kong viewers tuning in via Now TV Channel 643, the performance demonstrates why the Champions League continues to deliver high-scoring spectacles that attract global audiences and substantial broadcasting revenue.
Bayern's emphatic start sends a clear message to rivals PSG, who claimed last season's title, that the German powerhouse remains the team to beat in Europe's elite competition . For Hong Kong viewers tuning in via Now TV Channel 643, the performance demonstrates why the Champions League continues to deliver high-scoring spectacles that attract global audiences and substantial broadcasting revenue.