Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats 1. FC Köln 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1–3
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Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Jan 14, 2026

Bayern Munich rebounded from an early goal by L. Maina of 1. FC Köln to secure a crucial 3-1 victory in their Bundesliga clash on Saturday. S. Gnabry leveled for the visitors just before halftime, followed by goals from Kim Min-Jae and L. Karl late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • L. Maina scored early for 1. FC Köln (41')
  • • S. Gnabry equalized for Bayern Munich (45')
  • • Kim Min-Jae put Bayern ahead (71')
  • • L. Karl sealed the win with a late goal (84')

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 22 J. Simpson-Pusey (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 32 K. Lund (M)
  • 37 L. Maina (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 18 I. Johannesson
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 40 F. Schenten
  • 38 Y. Niang
  • 30 M. Bulter
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 21 H. Ito (D)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 14 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 2 D. Upamecano
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 30 C. Kiala
  • 20 T. Bischof
  • 38 F. Chavez
  • 42 L. Karl
  • 36 W. Mike
  • 47 D. Daiber

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    41' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Maina
  2. Bayern Munich
    45' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: M. Olise
  3. Bayern Munich
    67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonathan Tah · On: D. Upamecano
  4. Bayern Munich
    67' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: L. Karl
  5. Bayern Munich
    71' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    Kim Min-Jae · Assist: H. Ito
  6. 1. FC Köln
    78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kristoffer Lund · On: I. Johannesson
  7. 1. FC Köln
    78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Ache · On: M. Bulter
  8. 1. FC Köln
    78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. El Mala · On: L. Waldschmidt
  9. Bayern Munich
    82' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Olise · On: T. Bischof
  10. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Karl · Assist: L. Díaz
  11. 1. FC Köln
    85' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: Y. Niang
  12. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Ito · On: R. Guerreiro

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Bayern Munich
Fouls 3 4
Pass Accuracy 70% 89%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 19
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 248 680
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 8
xG 0.72 1.50
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 28% 72%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 174 604
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich leveled the score just before halftime, boosting their morale and momentum.
  • ▸ The second half saw Bayern dominate, with Kim Min-Jae's goal putting them in control and L. Karl's late strike sealing the win.