Jamal Musiala scored on his return to Bayern Munich’s starting lineup as the German giants launched their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-0 home victory over Bodø/Glimt on Thursday, extending a record 24-game opening-match win streak.
Jamal Musiala’s Milestone Return After Preseason Seizures
Bayern Munich’s opening night in Europe was defined by the emotional return of Jamal Musiala. Making his first start since collapsing during two straight preseason games, the star attacking midfielder wasted no time making an impact. Two minutes into the second half, Bayern broke through the visitors’ defense when a deflected shot from Harry Kane fell directly into Musiala’s path. He calmly fired past the goalkeeper to open the scoring, celebrating by pointing repeatedly at the side of his head in a nod to the health challenges that sidelined him.
“The feeling I had today is one I haven’t had in a while,” he told broadcaster Prime Video. “I’m happy, and I know I still have steps forward to take.”
Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich midfielder
Musiala’s return follows a public diagnosis of absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction
. While the condition does not pose a health risk that prevents him from playing, the sudden revelation forced him out of the squad for three matches as he adjusted to a change in medication, broadcaster coverage confirmed.
Stubborn First-Half Resistance Broken by Vincent Kompany’s Adjustments
For the opening 45 minutes, the Norwegian visitors held firm against Vincent Kompany’s side. Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin frustrated the hosts repeatedly before the break, turning away a glancing header from Luis Díaz in the fifth minute and later clinging to a powerful Joshua Kimmich volley.
Cruelly for the visitors, Haikin picked up an injury making that stop and could not continue for the second half, leaving Julian Faye Lund to take over in goal. Lund was beaten within two minutes of the restart by Musiala, opening the floodgates for a second-half demolition job at the Allianz Arena.
Harry Kane, Alphonso Davies, and Michael Olise Seal the 5-0 Rout
With the deadlock broken, Bayern’s offense clicked into gear. Harry Kane doubled the lead in the 61st minute, rising unmarked to head in a free-kick delivered by Michael Olise. The goal joined Kane with elite company in European scoring statistics, publishing networks noted.
The onslaught continued as the match entered its final quarter. Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies crashed in a thumping effort from 20 yards out in the 77th minute after a corner was half-cleared, cementing what observers noted as part of a strong early-season resurgence.
Michael Olise then added a late brace, scoring with a curling long-range strike in the 82nd minute before strolling through a depleted defense in stoppage time. Bodø/Glimt finished the match with ten men after Odin Bjørtuft received a red card for fouling Olise on the edge of the box, match commentary records show.
Manuel Neuer Sets Club Record in Milestone European Appearance
The evening also marked a historic individual milestone for veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The 40-year-old made his 18th season appearing in the Champions League for Bayern, surpassing Thomas Müller’s club record as he pursues a third career European title.
While Bodø/Glimt managed occasional threats—including an ambitious 45-yard lob attempt from Andreas Helmersen that sailed just over the crossbar after catching Neuer off his line—Bayern’s defense held firm to preserve the clean sheet. Kompany’s squad now sits at the top of the Champions League table alongside Paris Saint-Germain as they turn their focus toward the next domestic fixture.
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