10-man Bayern defeats Wolfsburg in a six-goal thriller

A brilliant first-half performance from Bayern catapulted them to a return to winning ways on Sunday night to go top of the Bundesliga standings ahead of Union Berlin.

The Bavarians secured their first win of the year following a  brilliant first-half performance in a six-goal thriller following a victory over Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen arena.

Kingsley Coman’s brace was all that was needed to put the defending champions ahead, with Thomas Muller rounding off the night’s victory, signaling his record-breaking 427th  appearance for the Bavarians.

Jakub Kaminski pulled one back just before half-time to give Wolfsburg a glimmer of hope. The disappointing part for Bayern Munich was a red card received by Joshua kimmich as he received his marching orders following a second yellow card.

Bayern went into the game knowing a win will put them top of the log ahead of Union Berlin, and they made no mistake as they look to quickly make a statement by putting themselves ahead in the ninth minute.

A dangerous Kingsley Coman’s teasing cross found its way into the net of the host goalkeeper Koen Casteels.

Five minutes later, Kingsley Coman doubled his side’s lead after stylishly guiding a brilliant Joao Cancelo’s cross unmarked to volley home.

It was all onward and upwards for Bayern Munich as Thomas Muller came to the party, adding to the tally to make it 3-0. The veteran flicked in a Joshua Kimmich’s cross.

With the visitors sailing through, the home side pulled a goal back to make it 3- 1 just before the break.

Nine minutes after the restart of the second half, Bayern was reduced to 10 men as Joshua Kimmich was sent off for a dangerous challenge.

However, that didn’t bother the defending champions, as Jamal Musiala made it four on the night to squash every hope of a comeback for the home side.

Niko Kovac’s side never gave up as they scored another as Mattias Svanberg scored in the 81st minute for a 4-2 scoreline.

Bayern welcome VFL Bochum on Saturday as they lead proceedings on the table one points adrift of Union Berlin. While Wolfsburg travels to face Schalke.

Akinnifesi Olumide