Bayern Munich Extends European Record With 13 Consecutive Wins After 4-1 Victory Over FC Köln

Borussia Dortmund secured a 1-0 victory over Augsburg with Serhou Giurassy scoring the decisive goal, maintaining their position just behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, faced a challenging match against FC Köln in the DFB-Pokal, where Köln's resilience and defensive strength led to a goalless draw in one encounter and a 4-1 Bayern win in another, showcasing Bayern's ability to rally and dominate despite early struggles. Notable performances included Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlović adapting well to an offensive role and Jonas Urbig's promising goalkeeping for Köln. The historic rivalry between Bayern Munich and FC Köln remains intense, with Bayern dominating their head-to-head record, having won 58 of their 106 encounters, while Köln's last victory over Bayern was in 2011. Both teams continue to demonstrate competitive spirit and tactical evolution, with Bayern aiming to secure another Bundesliga title and Köln striving to build on their recent solid performances. These matches highlight the unpredictability and passion that define German football's top competitions.