Bayern Munich is chasing its own Bundesliga goal record after a 5-1 opening day win against VfB Stuttgart. The record champions started the 2025/26 season on Friday evening with a blistering attacking display, laying the first stone in the pursuit of the 122 goals they scored last campaign.
The team under coach Vincent Kompany set a new benchmark in Bundesliga history last season (2024/25) by netting exactly 122 goals. The previous record of 101 goals had stood since the 1971/72 season. After the first matchday of the new season, Bayern's average sits at an impressive five goals per game. According to the report by Bild, the team also showed strong attacking form in its first two competitive matches, which included a 2-1 win in Dortmund.
What about Harry Kane's goal-scoring form?
Star striker Harry Kane failed to get on the scoresheet against Stuttgart. The 33-year-old Englishman is the most prolific scorer in the squad but could not add to his tally in Friday's match. His presence and link-up play were still important for Bayern's collective attacking performance. The goals came from other players, highlighting the breadth and depth of Kompany's attack. The current team composition can be viewed on our squad page.
What did coach Vincent Kompany say about the goal glut?
Vincent Kompany, the 40-year-old head coach, played down the goal frenzy after the match. "How many goals we average is totally unimportant to me," said Kompany. "It's about getting the three points. But it's obviously in the DNA of this team – they know where the goal is." The Belgian shifted the focus to the primary objective of winning and securing points. He acknowledged, however, that the players' attitude of always wanting more goals is a characteristic trait of the squad.
What role did Olise and Bischof play?
The team's fighting spirit was evident in the closing stages. In the 91st minute, Michael Olise was on the ground following a challenge. Teammate Tom Bischof reacted immediately, retrieved the ball, and quickly played it on to keep the attack alive. This moment symbolized the determination to apply pressure until the final whistle and not give up on any situation. Such details are often crucial for success over an entire season.
What does the strong start mean for the season?
With seven goals in their first two competitive matches of the season, Bayern Munich has sent a clear message. The attack is already firing on all cylinders, which bodes well for the challenges ahead. The team must now carry this momentum into the upcoming fixtures. The full schedule can be found on our fixtures overview. A statistical breakdown of the strong start, including last season's goal average of 3.6 per game, is available on the stats page.
The pursuit of their own record is an ambitious seasonal target. The first two matches show the squad possesses the necessary attacking potential. Maintaining consistency across 34 matchdays will be the real test. The current league standings can be followed at any time in the standings.
