Just when it looked like Bayern Munich was about to be down and out, they stormed back, looking better than ever. The DFB-Pokal Second Round match at FC Köln on Wednesday ended in a 4-1 battering by the visitors, though Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany acknowledged it was far from easy sledding.

Bayern Munich has another chance to demonstrate its superiority when Bayer Leverkusen visits in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Bayern Munich racked up its 14th straight win after overcoming a rare setback to beat Cologne 4-1 in the German Cup on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich recorded the greatest-ever start to a season in Europe’s top five leagues with a 4-1 win over Cologne. The England captain helped inspire Vincent

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich’s comeback against FC Koln to secure a 4-1 win in the DFB-Pokal second round fixture, extending their winning streak to 14 matches this season

Bayern Munich will be facing FC Koln in the DFB Pokal and Vincent Kompany is wary of certain opposition players.

FC Köln hosts the all-powerful FC Bayern Munich today at the RheinEnergieStadion, in a single-elimination clash for the second round of the DFB Pokal. This classic cup duel in Germany will test the ambition of the home team against the dominance of the record champions.

The 39-year-old, who joined from Burnley in 2024, won the Bundesliga title with Bayern in his first season at the club.

Bayern Munich star isn't worried about Manuel Neuer's future as he continues to develop under Vincent Kompany.

FC Köln would not go away, though, and in the 31st minute Ragnar Ache beat Dayot Upamecano for a header on a corner and it would be a 1-0 lead for the Billy Goats. The goal came after some sustained pressure and it gave FC Köln even more energy than it already had.