Bayern Munich obliterates Pafos 5-1 to seize Champions League momentum

Match overview

Bayern Munich routed their hosts Pafos 5-1 on Tuesday evening in Limassol, as the second matchday of the Champions League group stage unfolded with the visitors asserting control from early on.

The scoreline was built largely on precision finishing and rapid counter-attacks, with Bayern taking the lead through Harry Kane in the 15th minute and adding more before halftime to take a commanding advantage.

Key moments and goals

In the 15th minute, Kane struck first, slotting home after a smart move inside the box. Bayern doubled their lead at 20 minutes as Rafael Guerreiro finished a swift Bayern sequence, broadening the advantage.

Three minutes later, Nicolas Jackson capitalized on a pass-and-move exchange and found the net to make it 3-0. Kane added a second goal for himself in the 34th minute to push the tally to 4-0, leaving Pafos without many answers at halftime.

Just before the break, Pafos did pull one back, with Mislav Orsic scoring from outside the area on the stroke of half-time to reduce the deficit to 4-1.

Second half action saw Michael Olise complete Bayern’s scoring in the 69th minute, finishing a composed move to make it 5-1 and seal the result. Bayern then managed the game with substitutions and maintained pressure, while Pafos searched for a second courtesy to their forward line’s late efforts.

The final whistle confirmed Bayern’s 5-1 victory, lifting them to six points and keeping them level on points with the leaders on goal difference in a tightly contested group.

In terms of chances, Pafos threatened early on with a long-range effort from Bepe that tested Neuer, while Bayern’s response featured a near-opening goal in the ninth minute via a Kane volley that narrowly hit the post before the breakthrough arrived later in the half.

Overall, Bayern showed clinical finishing, solid defense, and a clear intent to control the tempo, suggesting a well-rounded campaign ahead despite the occasional disjointed build-up play in the middle of the pitch.

Substitutions in the second half brought fresh legs and maintained Bayern’s momentum, with Gnabry entering for Diaz and other reshuffles allowing Bayern to close out the match with confidence.

Final score: Bayern Munich 5, Pafos 1, a result that speaks to Bayern’s ambition in Europe this season and their ability to convert chances when it matters most.

Punchline time: Bayern didn’t just bring a knife to the fight—they brought a whole toolbox and a target practice range. Second punchline: If Bayern’s goals were tickets, Pafos would be the venue where the stadium finally runs out of chairs and the fans still ask for more.”