Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 8-1 in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
8–1
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
Jan 11, 2026

In a dominating performance at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich trounced VfL Wolfsburg with a resounding 8-1 scoreline. The match was defined by an early own goal from K. Fischer and subsequent goals from L. Díaz, M. Olise, Moritz Jenz (own), R. Guerreiro, H. Kane, and L. Goretzka, securing Bayern Munich's position atop the Bundesliga table.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich secured a 8-1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
  • • Own goals from K. Fischer and Moritz Jenz boosted Bayern Munich early.
  • • D. Pejcinovic scored for VfL Wolfsburg at minute 13.
  • • M. Olise was on target twice, while L. Díaz assisted multiple times.
  • • Bayern Munich's L. Goretzka secured the final goal in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 44 J. Stanisic (D)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 20 T. Bischof (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 42 L. Karl (M)
  • 14 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 7 S. Gnabry
  • 8 L. Goretzka
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 30 C. Kiala
  • 36 W. Mike
  • 38 F. Chavez
  • 47 D. Daiber

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 26 S. Kumbedi (D)
  • 15 M. Jenz (D)
  • 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 2 K. Fischer (D)
  • 32 M. Svanberg (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 24 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 10 L. Majer (M)
  • 39 P. Wimmer (M)
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 P. Pervan
  • 3 D. Vavro
  • 5 Vini Souza
  • 11 A. Daghim
  • 25 A. Zehnter
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt
  • 37 P. Hensel
  • 40 K. Paredes
  • 41 J. Burger

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    5' Bayern Munich Goal · Own Goal
    K. Fischer
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    13' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Pejcinovic · Assist: L. Majer
  3. Bayern Munich
    30' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: M. Olise
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    45'+1 VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Svanberg

    Foul

  5. Bayern Munich
    50' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Olise · Assist: Konrad Laimer
  6. Bayern Munich
    53' Bayern Munich Goal · Own Goal
    Moritz Jenz
  7. Bayern Munich
    57' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Karl · On: R. Guerreiro
  8. Bayern Munich
    58' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pavlovic · On: L. Goretzka
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    64' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: A. Daghim
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    64' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Svanberg · On: Y. Gerhardt
  11. Bayern Munich
    68' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Guerreiro · Assist: H. Kane
  12. Bayern Munich
    69' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: L. Díaz
  13. Bayern Munich
    76' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Olise · Assist: L. Díaz
  14. VfL Wolfsburg
    77' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Majer · On: K. Paredes
  15. Bayern Munich
    77' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Kane · On: W. Mike
  16. Bayern Munich
    83' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Olise · On: F. Chavez
  17. VfL Wolfsburg
    86' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Pejcinovic · On: D. Vavro
  18. VfL Wolfsburg
    86' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: P. Hensel
  19. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Goretzka · Assist: Jonathan Tah

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 7 6
Pass Accuracy 92% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 714 340
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 3.30 1.36
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented -3 -3
Accurate Passes 656 265
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by K. Fischer at just five minutes set the tone for a dominant Bayern Munich performance.
  • ▸ M. Olise's brace, including a spectacular strike in the 50th minute, turned the game decisively in favor of Bayern Munich.
  • ▸ H. Kane and L. Goretzka added crucial goals late into the second half to seal the victory.