Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt: Musiala shines and Olise bags brace in Champions League opener

Bayern Munich opened their Champions League season with a ruthless 5-0 victory over Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena. Vincent Kompany's side broke the deadlock early in the second half and never looked back. Jamal Musiala, starting for the first time since the neurological issues that caused him to collapse in two friendly matches in August, scored the goal that set the rout in motion.

• Bayern began their Champions League campaign with a commanding 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt.
• Jamal Musiala scored the opener in his first start since his neurological problems.
• Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies extended the lead before the hour mark.
• Michael Olise netted twice and forced a red card for Odin Bjortuft.
• The Norwegian side failed to register a single shot on target in the second half.

Bayern and Bodø/Glimt meet at the Allianz Arena

Bodø/Glimt made Europe take notice last season by beating Manchester City, Atlético de Madrid and Inter before falling in the round of 16. The German champions were well aware of that record and had no intention of joining the Norwegian club's list of high-profile victims. The opening half, however, did not follow the expected script: Bayern went into the break level at 0-0.

Goalless first half despite Bayern dominance

Bayern opted for a patient approach. They did not come out charging, preferring to control possession and avoid an end-to-end contest that would not suit them. Their territorial dominance was total, but the disciplined defensive work from the Norwegian side kept Kompany's team from turning the ball into clear chances for much of the opening period.

The first real threat did not arrive until the 35th minute, when Joshua Kimmich rattled the post with a left-footed strike from the edge of the box. Shortly after, Musiala showed his class with a slick turn, slipping past two defenders in a tight space before forcing Nikita Haikin into a save. The Russian goalkeeper ended the half injured after smothering a point-blank Kimmich volley on the line and did not return for the second half.

Musiala breaks through and Bayern come alive

Julian Faye Lund replaced Haikin, a goalkeeper Kjetil Knudsen had used very sparingly. His first action of the second half could not prevent the opener. Moments after the restart, Musiala pounced on a rebound and fired a superb cross-shot on the turn into the net. The goal changed everything and dismantled the visitors' game plan.

From that moment, Bodø/Glimt simply vanished as an attacking threat. The Norwegians failed to produce a single shot on target in the entire second half, while Bayern pushed forward with the confidence of a team that knew the points were secured.

Harry Kane and Davies put the game beyond doubt

The decisive blow came quickly. Around the hour mark, Harry Kane headed home a free kick delivered by Michael Olise. The goal ended any lingering resistance from the visitors, who were now at the mercy of the Bavarian machine.

Alphonso Davies added the third with a brilliant left-footed strike from the edge of the area after a defensive clearance from a corner. At 3-0, Bayern were in complete control of both the scoreline and the contest.

Olise completes his brace to round off the rout

The game still had time for Olise to cap a standout performance. The French forward found space and buried the fourth with a clean left-footed finish. Minutes later, he broke away on his own and forced a straight red card for Odin Bjortuft in the 87th. Deep into stoppage time, he capitalized on a turnover and sealed his double with another composed finish.

What this win means for Bayern’s Champions League start

Bayern arrive in this edition among the leading contenders for the title. Starting with such a commanding home win allows them to settle near the top of the standings from the opening matchday and sends a statement to the rest of the favorites. For Kompany, the result carries extra value: his team showed the patience to unlock a stubborn opponent and welcomed back Musiala as a difference-maker.