Bundesliga Regular Season - 34

Bayern München 5 - 1 FT 1. FC Köln

Allianz Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
74
FT
Sat, May 16
Deutsch
Bayern München
5-1
1. FC Köln
⚡ Intensity 68
⚖️ Balance 24
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 0
Five-star coronation at Allianz Arena

Kings of Germany: Bayern's Five-Star Coronation

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A devastating hat-trick anchored a ruthless victory, capping off a dominant title-winning campaign and igniting championship celebrations for the hosts.

The Opening Barrage

A blistering start set the Allianz Arena alight as the hosts displayed off-the-charts Intensity right out of the gate. Harry Kane opened his account with a predatory finish in the 10th minute, doubling the advantage just three minutes later thanks to a pinpoint delivery from Joshua Kimmich. The visitors refused to fold immediately, with S. El Mala snatching a lifeline at the 18-minute mark to test the home side's resolve. However, the relentless attacking waves quickly restored order. Tom Bischof fired home in the 22nd minute to cap off an incredible 12-minute goal flurry that left defenders dizzy. Bayern München completely dominated possession, dictating the tempo, suffocating any hopes of a prolonged comeback, and pinning the opposition deep in their own half.

The Masterclass

The second half saw the tactical Balance tilt entirely in favour of the champions-elect. 1. FC Köln tried desperately to weather the storm, absorbing a barrage of 28 total shots across the match, but the defensive wall inevitably cracked again under immense pressure. In the 69th minute, Kane struck his third of the afternoon, securing a magnificent hat-trick that underlined his lethal form this campaign. The sheer volume of chances turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, demonstrating exactly why the home side sits at the absolute summit of German football. It was a tactical masterclass in exploiting space, shifting the ball rapidly, and maintaining relentless pressure until the opposition's defensive shape completely unravelled.

Championship Glory

With the result beyond doubt, the final whistle brought ultimate glory. Substitute N. Jackson hammered in a brilliant fifth goal in the 83rd minute, putting an emphatic exclamation point on the afternoon's celebrations. The Stakes for the visitors were genuinely significant as they navigated a grueling relegation battle, but this day belonged entirely to the Bavarians. Crowned absolute league champions, the victory parade could finally begin in earnest. The lack of any real Upset Factor allowed the home supporters to bask in the triumph of a remarkable, title-winning campaign, celebrating their heroes who delivered an unforgettable spectacle. The roaring crowd saluted a team that conquered the division with ruthless efficiency and breathtaking attacking flair.

Key Questions

What made Harry Kane the Man of the Match?

He delivered a masterclass, securing a magnificent hat-trick and leading the attacking line with total ruthlessness to earn a perfect 10.0 rating.

What caused the 6-goal thriller?

An incredibly aggressive opening phase produced four goals within the first 22 minutes, setting the stage for an open, attacking spectacle.

What does this mean for Bayern München's season?

This decisive victory crowns them as official league champions, capping off a dominant domestic campaign with the ultimate prize.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
69%
31%
Bayern München 69%
1. FC Köln 31%
Shots
19
9
Bayern München 19
1. FC Köln 9
Shots on Target
7
2
Bayern München 7
1. FC Köln 2
Expected Goals (xG)
2.72
0.90
Bayern München 2.72
1. FC Köln 0.90
Passes
717
326
Bayern München 717
1. FC Köln 326
Pass Accuracy
91%
82%
Bayern München 91%
1. FC Köln 82%
Corners
5
5
Bayern München 5
1. FC Köln 5
Fouls
5
4
Bayern München 5
1. FC Köln 4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Bayern München 1
1. FC Köln 1
Red Cards
0
0
Bayern München 0
1. FC Köln 0

Match Events

10' H. Kane (J. Kimmich)
13' H. Kane (J. Kimmich)
S. El Mala 18'
22' T. Bischof (L. Karl)
J. Schmied 🟨 34'
37' 🟨 K. Laimer
HT
46' 🔄 K. Laimer J. Stanisic
J. Schmied L. Maina 🔄 46'
60' 🔄 M. Neuer J. Urbig
61' 🔄 L. Karl M. Olise
A. Castro-Montes I. Johannesson 🔄 69'
69' H. Kane (L. Goretzka)
70' 🔄 J. Musiala R. Guerreiro
S. El Mala J. Thielmann 🔄 80'
M. Bulter Y. Niang 🔄 80'
83' 🔄 L. Goretzka N. Jackson
83' N. Jackson (L. Diaz)
J. Kaminski F. Kainz 🔄 90'+2
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bayern München

Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Defenders
Konrad Laimer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Dayot Upamecano
MAGNET
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
87
Passes
6
Duels
Jonathan Tah
SHIELD
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Tom Bischof
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
101%
Pass Acc
Leon Goretzka
MAGNET
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
70
Passes
5
Duels
Lennart Karl
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Jamal Musiala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Luis Díaz
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Harry Kane
HATMAN
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
10
Rating
BENCH
Jonas Urbig
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sven Ulreich
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josip Stanišić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphaël Guerreiro
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hiroki Itō
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Olise
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Pavlović
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Jackson
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute

1. FC Köln

Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
MAGNET
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
57
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Schmied
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenk Özkaçar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Lund
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Jakub Kamiński
NPC
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Eric Martel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Marius Bülter
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
Said El Mala
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rav van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Uwe Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Kainz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssoupha Niang
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/14/2026 1. FC Köln 1 - 3 Bayern München Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
10/29/2025 1. FC Köln 1 - 4 Bayern München DFB Pokal RheinEnergieStadion
04/13/2024 Bayern Munich 2 - 0 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Fußball Arena München
11/24/2023 1. FC Köln 0 - 1 Bayern Munich Bundesliga Cologne Stadium
05/27/2023 1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Bayern Munich Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
01/24/2023 Bayern Munich 1 - 1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Allianz Arena
01/15/2022 1. FC Köln 0 - 4 Bayern Munich Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
08/22/2021 Bayern Munich 3 - 2 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Allianz Arena
07/17/2021 1. FC Köln 3 - 2 Bayern Munich Friendlies Clubs MS Technologie Arena
02/27/2021 Bayern Munich 5 - 1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Allianz Arena
01/14/2026
Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
10/29/2025
DFB Pokal RheinEnergieStadion
04/13/2024
Bundesliga Fußball Arena München
11/24/2023
Bundesliga Cologne Stadium
05/27/2023
Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
01/24/2023
Bundesliga Allianz Arena
01/15/2022
Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
08/22/2021
Bundesliga Allianz Arena
07/17/2021
Friendlies Clubs MS Technologie Arena
02/27/2021
Bundesliga Allianz Arena
Bayern München Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Bayern München 34 89 122 36 +86 WBayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln (16-05-2026)WVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 1 Bayern München (09-05-2026)DBayern München 3 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (02-05-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München (25-04-2026)WBayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (19-04-2026)
2 Borussia Dortmund 34 73 70 34 +36 WWerder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (16-05-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (08-05-2026)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Borussia Dortmund (03-05-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 4 - 0 SC Freiburg (26-04-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (18-04-2026)
3 RB Leipzig 34 65 66 47 +19 LSC Freiburg 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (16-05-2026)WRB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli (09-05-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (02-05-2026)WRB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin (24-04-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig (18-04-2026)
4 VfB Stuttgart 34 62 71 49 +22 DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (16-05-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen (09-05-2026)D1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (02-05-2026)DVfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (26-04-2026)LBayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (19-04-2026)
5 1899 Hoffenheim 34 61 65 52 +13 LBorussia Mönchengladbach 4 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (16-05-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen (09-05-2026)D1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (02-05-2026)WHamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (25-04-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (18-04-2026)
6 Bayer Leverkusen 34 59 68 47 +21 DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Hamburger SV (16-05-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen (09-05-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (02-05-2026)W1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (25-04-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 FC Augsburg (18-04-2026)
7 SC Freiburg 34 47 51 57 -6 WSC Freiburg 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (16-05-2026)LHamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg (10-05-2026)DSC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (03-05-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 4 - 0 SC Freiburg (26-04-2026)WSC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim (19-04-2026)
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 44 61 65 -4 DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (16-05-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (08-05-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 2 Hamburger SV (02-05-2026)DFC Augsburg 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (25-04-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig (18-04-2026)
9 FC Augsburg 34 43 45 61 -16 LUnion Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg (16-05-2026)WFC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (09-05-2026)WWerder Bremen 1 - 3 FC Augsburg (02-05-2026)DFC Augsburg 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (25-04-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 FC Augsburg (18-04-2026)
10 FSV Mainz 05 34 40 44 53 -9 W1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (16-05-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 1 - 3 Union Berlin (10-05-2026)WFC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (03-05-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München (25-04-2026)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (19-04-2026)
11 Union Berlin 34 39 44 58 -14 WUnion Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg (16-05-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 1 - 3 Union Berlin (10-05-2026)DUnion Berlin 2 - 2 1. FC Köln (02-05-2026)LRB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin (24-04-2026)LUnion Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg (18-04-2026)
12 Borussia Mönchengladbach 34 38 42 53 -11 WBorussia Mönchengladbach 4 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (16-05-2026)LFC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (09-05-2026)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Borussia Dortmund (03-05-2026)DVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach (25-04-2026)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (19-04-2026)
13 Hamburger SV 34 38 40 54 -14 DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Hamburger SV (16-05-2026)WHamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg (10-05-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 2 Hamburger SV (02-05-2026)LHamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (25-04-2026)LWerder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV (18-04-2026)
14 1. FC Köln 34 32 49 63 -14 LBayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln (16-05-2026)L1. FC Köln 1 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (10-05-2026)DUnion Berlin 2 - 2 1. FC Köln (02-05-2026)L1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (25-04-2026)DFC St. Pauli 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (17-04-2026)
15 Werder Bremen 34 32 37 60 -23 LWerder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (16-05-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen (09-05-2026)LWerder Bremen 1 - 3 FC Augsburg (02-05-2026)DVfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (26-04-2026)WWerder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV (18-04-2026)
16 VfL Wolfsburg 36 30 46 71 -25 LSC Paderborn 07 2 - 1 (AET) VfL Wolfsburg (25-05-2026)DVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (21-05-2026)WFC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg (16-05-2026)LVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 1 Bayern München (09-05-2026)DSC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (03-05-2026)
17 1. FC Heidenheim 34 26 41 72 -31 L1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (16-05-2026)W1. FC Köln 1 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (10-05-2026)DBayern München 3 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (02-05-2026)W1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (25-04-2026)LSC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim (19-04-2026)
18 FC St. Pauli 34 26 29 60 -31 LFC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg (16-05-2026)LRB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli (09-05-2026)LFC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (03-05-2026)L1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (25-04-2026)DFC St. Pauli 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (17-04-2026)
19 SC Paderborn 07 2 4 2 1 +1 WSC Paderborn 07 2 - 1 (AET) VfL Wolfsburg (25-05-2026)DVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (21-05-2026)