Match report
Bayern Munich Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash
VfL Wolfsburg
0–1
FT
Bayern Munich
May 9, 2026
Bayern Munich narrowly edged out VfL Wolfsburg with a 1-0 victory in the Bundesliga, as M. Olise's goal in the 56th minute proved decisive. Despite losing a penalty, Bayern managed to hold on to their lead, thanks to solid defensive play and a series of strategic substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Bayern Munich secured a 1-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
- • M. Olise scored the only goal for Bayern Munich in the 56th minute.
- • Bayern Munich missed a penalty in the 36th minute, with H. Kane failing to convert.
- • Bayern Munich made several substitutions, including Kim Min-Jae and L. Goretzka in the 46th minute.
- • VfL Wolfsburg made multiple substitutions in the second half but couldn't find the equalizer.
Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Kamil Grabara (G)
- 6 Jeanuël Belocian (D)
- 3 Denis Vavro (D)
- 4 Konstantinos Koulierakis (D)
- 26 Saël Kumbedi (M)
- 39 Patrick Wimmer (M)
- 5 Vinícius Souza (M)
- 24 Christian Eriksen (M)
- 21 Joakim Mæhle (M)
- 11 Adam Daghim (F)
- 17 Dženan Pejčinović (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Mattias Svanberg
- 10 Lovro Majer
- 31 Yannick Gerhardt
- 7 Kento Shiogai
- 12 Pavao Pervan
- 25 Aaron Zehnter
- 15 Moritz Jenz
- 18 Jonas Adjei Adjetey
- 19 Jesper Lindstrøm
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 40 Jonas Urbig (G)
- 44 Josip Stanišić (D)
- 3 Kim Min-jae (D)
- 21 Hiroki Itō (D)
- 20 Tom Bischof (D)
- 6 Joshua Kimmich (M)
- 8 Leon Goretzka (M)
- 17 Michael Olise (M)
- 10 Jamal Musiala (M)
- 11 Nicolas Jackson (M)
- 9 Harry Kane (F)
Substitutes
- 2 Dayot Upamecano
- 27 Konrad Laimer
- 14 Luis Díaz
- 42 Lennart Karl
- 1 Manuel Neuer
- 22 Raphaël Guerreiro
- 4 Jonathan Tah
- 39 Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
- 45 Aleksandar Pavlović
Timeline
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36' Bayern Munich Goal · Missed PenaltyH. Kane · Assist: H. Kane
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46' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: Kim Min-Jae · On: D. Upamecano
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46' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Goretzka · On: Konrad Laimer
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56' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalM. Olise · Assist: Konrad Laimer
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58' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Jackson · On: L. Díaz
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66' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Wimmer · On: L. Majer
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66' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Eriksen · On: M. Svanberg
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74' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3Off: Vini Souza · On: Y. Gerhardt
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74' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Daghim · On: K. Shiogai
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76' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Musiala · On: L. Karl
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84' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Ito · On: Jonathan Tah
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90'+1 VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardK. Shiogai
Tripping
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90' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5Off: Saël Kumbedi · On: J. Lindstrom
Match Stats
| Stat | VfL Wolfsburg | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 89% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 329 | 770 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 9 |
| xG | 3.05 | 1.85 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Goals Prevented | 1.71 | 1.71 |
| Accurate Passes | 252 | 689 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 9 |
| Saves | 8 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bayern Munich's missed penalty in the 36th minute set the stage for a cautious approach in the second half, allowing them to control the match.
- ▸ M. Olise's goal in the 56th minute shifted momentum decisively in Bayern Munich's favor, securing their lead despite VfL Wolfsburg's efforts to respond.