Bayern Munich made an emphatic start to their Champions League campaign, sweeping aside Bodø/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena to underline their European ambitions. Vincent Kompany’s side had to remain patient through a scoreless first half, but once Jamal Musiala broke the deadlock shortly after the restart, the German champions took complete control.

Harry Kane added Bayern’s second with a clinical header from Michael Olise’s free kick before Alphonso Davies extended the advantage. Olise then capped an outstanding individual display with two late goals, turning a measured performance into a five-star statement on the opening night of the league phase.

Kane, who was central to Bayern’s attacking threat throughout, said the result reflected the squad’s growing understanding of Kompany’s tactical demands. “We are a threat to any team,” the England captain said. “We’ve had another year with the coach and understand his ideas. We’re humble, but teams will find it difficult against us with and without the ball.”

The striker stressed that Bayern’s objective is to build on the opening victory and finish as high as possible in the league-phase standings. “It is always important to start well,” Kane added. “We have a long journey ahead and want to finish the league phase in the highest position possible.”

Bayern’s dominant display placed them second in the early league-phase table, behind Paris Saint-Germain on goal difference. The result also reinforced the depth of a side that combined Musiala’s creativity, Kane’s finishing, Olise’s late impact and Davies’ attacking drive with a controlled defensive performance.

For Bayern, the 5-0 win provides an ideal platform for the European campaign ahead. The message from Kane was clear: the Bavarian giants remain ambitious, organized and ready to test every opponent they face.