On Wednesday, Bayern Munich celebrated an impressive comeback victory, winning 3-1 against Cologne at the Rhein Energie Stadion. Cologne initially took the lead with a goal from Linton Maina in the 40th minute of the first half. However, Bayern Munich responded strongly.
Serge Gnabry equalized just after the break, scoring in the 50th minute. The team’s momentum continued as Kim Minjae put them ahead in the 70th minute, followed by a late goal from Lennart Karl in the 83rd minute, sealing the victory at 3-1.
Serge Gnabry was named Man of the Match for his vital contribution, while Lennart Karl also stood out, netting an important goal.
Cologne’s manager, Lukas Kwasniok, opted for a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Marvin Schwäbe in goal; defenders Sebastian Sebulonsen, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, and Cenk Ozkacar; and a midfield accompanied by Jan Thielmann, Tom Krauss, Kris Lund, and Jakub Kaminski with a forward line of Linton Maina, Ragnar Ache, and Said El Mala.
In contrast, Bayern Munich, managed by Vincent Kompany, deployed a tactical 4-5-1 formation with Manuel Neuer as the goalkeeper. The defense consisted of Konrad Laimer, Kim Minjae, Jonathan Tah, and Hiroki Ito, while a dynamic midfield was made up of Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leon Goretzka, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, and Luis Díaz, with Harry Kane spearheading the attack.
Patrick Ittrich officiated the match at the Rhein Energie Stadion.
Looking ahead, Cologne will face Mainz in their next fixture, while Bayern Munich is set to visit RB Leipzig.
This result puts Cologne in 12th place with 17 points, while Bayern Munich retains the top position with 47 points.
Substitutions for Cologne
66’ 2T – Linton Maina off for Fynn Schenten, Serge Gnabry off for Lennart Karl
78’ 2T – Kris Lund off for Ísak Jóhannesson, Ragnar Ache off for Marius Bülter, Said El Mala off for Luca Waldschmidt
84’ 2T – Jan Thielmann off for Youssoupha Niang
Substitutions for Bayern Munich
67’ 2T – Jonathan Tah off for Dayot Upamecano
81’ 2T – Michael Olise off for Tom Bischof
87’ 2T – Hiroki Ito off for Raphaël Guerreiro