Unstoppable Bayern Crush Leverkusen
A Ferocious Start at the Allianz Arena
Bayern Munich showed no mercy and no weakness in a commanding 3–0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, delivering a first-half performance that will send shockwaves through the Bundesliga. What was billed as an early test of Bayern’s title credentials turned into a statement of superiority as Vincent Kompany’s side extended their perfect start to nine league wins.
The visitors arrived in Munich boasting an incredible 37-game unbeaten run away from home, but it took less than half an hour for Bayern to tear that record to shreds. Leverkusen’s usually solid defense looked overwhelmed by the hosts’ tempo and movement, and it did not take long before the breakthrough came.
Gnabry Opens the Floodgates
After a cautious opening from both sides, Bayern struck first in the 25th minute. A swift counterattack orchestrated by Tom Bischof carved open the Leverkusen backline. Serge Gnabry drifted inside from the left and unleashed a precise low shot that fizzed beyond Mark Flekken’s reach and into the far corner. The Allianz Arena erupted, and the floodgates were wide open.
Leverkusen’s confidence visibly wavered, and Bayern took advantage just six minutes later. Konrad Laimer whipped in a teasing cross from the right, and Nicolas Jackson, showing the instincts of a classic number nine, positioned himself perfectly between two defenders to head home from close range. It was the Senegalese forward’s first Bundesliga goal, a moment he will not forget — and a moment that effectively killed Leverkusen’s resistance.
Bade’s Blunder Seals the Deal
The third goal came before the break and perfectly captured Leverkusen’s night. Raphael Guerreiro broke down the left and delivered a low cross intended for Lennart Karl, but Loïc Badé’s desperate interception only diverted the ball into his own net. Bayern’s pressure and precision forced errors all evening, and the French defender’s misfortune summed up Leverkusen’s misery.
Just before halftime, Karl nearly added a fourth with a curling effort reminiscent of his strike against Borussia Mönchengladbach, but this time the ball flew just wide. Bayern’s dominance was total — 18 shots to Leverkusen’s seven, 1.71 expected goals to 0.12, and an intensity that left their opponents gasping for air.
Control and Composure After the Break
The second half was played at a slower pace, yet Bayern never looked in danger. Kompany’s side shifted gears smoothly, controlling possession and keeping Leverkusen comfortably at bay. The visitors, known for their attacking flair under Kasper Hjulmand, struggled to create even a single clear chance.
Bayern’s backline, marshalled by Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano, remained impenetrable, while Joshua Kimmich dictated tempo in midfield with his usual composure. Even without adding to the scoreline, Bayern’s professionalism in managing the match’s tempo was impressive — it was the performance of a team with total belief in its direction.
Another Record, Another Message
This was more than a routine victory. Bayern have now started a Bundesliga campaign with nine straight wins for only the second time in club history, matching their iconic 2015/16 start. Across all competitions, their winning streak now stands at 15 matches — a testament to Kompany’s immediate impact since taking charge.
Leverkusen’s incredible 37-match unbeaten away run finally came to an end, the longest in Bundesliga history and third-longest in Europe’s top five leagues. But against a Bayern side in this kind of form, it was always going to take something special to survive.
The Allianz Arena crowd rose to applaud another flawless performance. Kompany’s Bayern look disciplined, hungry, and united — a team that plays with purpose and confidence in every pass and every press.
