Bayern Munich Dominates Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in Champions League Opener
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- Der Spiegel
- Frankfurter Allgemeine
- La Tercera
- Telex
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Bayern Munich opened their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign with a 5-0 victory over Norway's Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances in the first half, the German side remained scoreless until the second period. Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin was instrumental in keeping the match scoreless during the first half, making several key saves and denying a shot from Joshua Kimmich that hit the post. Haikin was forced to leave the game due to injury before the second half, and he was replaced by Julian Faye Lund.
Jamal Musiala opened the scoring in the 47th minute, marking the 900th European cup goal in Bayern's history. Harry Kane added a header in the 61st minute, followed by a strike from Alphonso Davies in the 77th minute. Michael Olise completed the rout with two goals in the 83rd and 90+2 minutes. Bodø/Glimt finished the match with ten men after Odin Björtuft received a red card in the 87th minute for a professional foul.
In other Champions League action, Manchester United celebrated their return to the competition with a 4-0 win over Sabah of Azerbaijan. Goals were scored by Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško, and Lisandro Martínez. Additionally, the Italian side Como defeated RB Leipzig 4-1, while AS Roma and Fenerbahçe played to a 1-1 draw.
Reporting on the match varied by political lean. Center-right sources framed the victory as a statement of intent and a confirmation of Bayern's candidacy for the title. Center-left and center sources focused more on the tactical progression of the match and the personal significance of Jamal Musiala's return to the starting lineup following health concerns.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Emphasized the narrative of Jamal Musiala's comeback and the tactical struggle to break down the opponent's defense.
- Centre
- Presented the event as a straightforward sporting result while highlighting historical milestones like the 900th goal.
- Centre-right
- Framed the result as a powerful warning to other teams and a demonstration of Bayern's title credentials.
Sources
- Centre-left Der Spiegel: Champions League: Bayern München beats Bodø/Glimt, Jamal Musiala scores
- Centre-right Frankfurter Allgemeine: 5:0 against Bodö/Glimt: Musiala leads Bayern to dream start in the Champions League
- Centre-right La Tercera: Review the spectacular rout of Bayern Munich over Bodo/Glimt to present its candidacy for the title
- Centre-right La Tercera: Another favorite sends a warning: Bayern Munich lands the Nordic revelation and starts by scoring goals in the Champions League
- Centre Telex: Manchester United and Bayern also started the CL season with a knockout victory
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