Bayern Munich dominated from the start, leaving Peter Stöger's team staring at a 0-4 (0-2) defeat in the end. Arjen Robben, Arturo Vidal, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller scored for the defending champions in front of 75,000 spectators at the sold-out AllianzArena.

FC Manager Peter Stöger tried out a new formation against the reigning champions, shifting from the usual 4-2-3-1 to a 5-4-1. Yuya Osako, Pawel Olkowski, and Leonardo Bittencourt (arm fracture) made way for Dominic Maroh, Kevin Vogt, and Simon Zoller in the starting line-up. This was Maroh’s first start of the season, as he completed the five-man defensive line.

Bayern in control

The first opportunity of the match fell to Simon Zoller, who got a shot off but straight into Manuel Neuer's arms (3'). But from there it was all Bayern, who began dominating possession. The FC defense stood tall, and Horn made some superb reaction saves, but the Bayern pressure was mounting. 35 minutes into the match, the hosts went ahead. Müller played a threatening ball in and the ball got caught under Maroh, who was in a duel with Lewandowski. Robben reacted quickly and dribbled past Horn inside the box to net from close range. 5 minutes later the hosts doubled their lead when Kingsley Coman served the ball from the left to Arturo Vidal, who finished with his right foot (40'). Thus, the hosts enjoyed a deserved two-goal lead at the break.

Lewandowski scores

The second half continued with no changes in personnel. Still, the hosts were superior and Robben was denied by Horn with a flying save (58'). Peter Stöger made the first change when he brought on Yuya Osako for Anthony Modeste (58'). In minute 62 Douglas Costa delivered a set piece into the penalty area, where Lewandowski was free from his marker and headed easily into the back of the net.

Müller converts penalty

Philipp Hosiner and Dusan Svento were also brought on for FC. The latter came on for Yannick Gerhardt, who unfortunately had to come off following a clash with Lahm in which he suffered a contusion and swelling in the foot. With only 13 more minutes to go Lewandowski fell in a tackle with Maroh and referee Meyer pointed at the spot. This was the chance for Thomas Müller, who converted the penalty into the bottom right corner (77').

DFB-Pokal on Wednesday

The remaining minutes saw Bayern clinch the win through their typical possession football and get the well-deserved 1000th Bundesliga win. After this difficult match 1. FC Köln look forward to their domestic cup challenge on Wednesday, October 28th. FC will travel to Bremen to play SV Werder Bremen at 8:30 pm.

FC Bayern Munich: Neuer – Rafinha, J. Boateng (62' Javi Martinez), Alaba – Lahm, Vidal –Robben (65' Kimmich), Coman, T. Müller (78' Thiago), Douglas Costa – Lewandowski

1. FC Köln: Horn – Sorensen, Maroh, Heintz – Risse, Hector – M. Lehmann – K. Vogt, Gerhardt (75' Svento) – Zoller (70' Hosnier) – Modeste (58' Osako)

Goals: 1-0 Robben (35'), 2-0 Vidal (40', Coman), 3-0 Lewandowski (62'), 4-0 T. Müller (77', penalty, Lewandowski)

Yellow cards: Rafinha (56') | M. Lehman (61')

Referee: Florian Meyer

Attendance: 75,000 (sold out)