Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats 1. FC Köln 4-1 in DFB Pokal

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1–4
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Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Oct 29, 2025

In an impressive performance at the RheinEnergieStadion, Bayern Munich secured a convincing 4-1 win over 1. FC Köln, advancing to the next round of the DFB Pokal. Despite an early goal from Ritsu Ache for Köln, Bayern's attacking prowess shone through with goals from Lautaro Díaz, Harry Kane (2), and Mickael Olise.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Köln: 1 goal by Ritsu Ache in the 31st minute.
  • • Bayern Munich: Goals scored by Lautaro Díaz (36'), Harry Kane (2 goals at 38' and 64'), Mickael Olise (72').
  • • Substitutions for Bayern included Gnabry off, Goretzka on in the 62nd minute.
  • • 1. FC Köln made several substitutions including Bulter on for Mala in the 65th.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 20 R. Zieler (G)
  • 2 J. Schmied (D)
  • 5 T. Krauss (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (M)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 32 K. Lund (M)
  • 30 M. Bulter (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Schwabe
  • 25 J. Gazibegovic
  • 3 D. Heintz
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 J. Urbig (G)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 44 J. Stanisic (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 14 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 48 L. Klanac
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae
  • 8 L. Goretzka
  • 11 N. Jackson
  • 20 T. Bischof
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 23 S. Boey
  • 36 W. Mike
  • 42 L. Karl

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    3' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    S. El Mala

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    31' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ache · Assist: I. Johannesson
  3. Bayern Munich
    36' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz
  4. Bayern Munich
    38' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane
  5. Bayern Munich
    45'+2 Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    L. Díaz

    Time wasting

  6. Bayern Munich
    62' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: L. Goretzka
  7. Bayern Munich
    64' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: J. Kimmich
  8. 1. FC Köln
    65' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bulter · On: C. Ozkacar
  9. 1. FC Köln
    65' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. El Mala · On: D. Huseinbasic
  10. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Olise · Assist: L. Díaz
  11. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Krauss · On: F. Kainz
  12. Bayern Munich
    77' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Olise · On: L. Karl
  13. 1. FC Köln
    79' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: L. Maina
  14. 1. FC Köln
    79' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: L. Waldschmidt
  15. Bayern Munich
    85' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    D. Upamecano

    Foul

  16. Bayern Munich
    87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Kane · On: N. Jackson
  17. Bayern Munich
    87' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Stanisic · On: S. Boey
  18. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Díaz · On: R. Guerreiro

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Bayern Munich
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 74% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 16
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 336 525
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 248 447
Shots Inside Box 11 15
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich responded swiftly to Köln's early goal, scoring two goals within minutes (36' and 38') to take control of the match.
  • ▸ Harry Kane's second goal in the 64th minute further solidified Bayern's dominance, effectively closing out the game.