Bayern Munich's post-match banquet had a sombre tone after the club's second defeat in its three matches of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season, and the loss dropped Bayern to the 23rd place in the competition's new standings.
Phil Foden took less than three minutes to fire City ahead with his first attack, but it took until just before the hour for Haaland’s acrobatics to extend the lead further.
Ahead of the Champions League encounter, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany heaped praise on Barcelona FC for finding a replacement for club legend Lionel Messi, who left Camp Nou in 2021, so soon in Spain wonder kid Lamine Yamal.
Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich is one of the biggest fixtures in the history of the English club.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich's traditional visit to the Octoberfest for years has been a reliable test regarding the club's internal mood.
Bayern Munich have overcome the streak of 22 straight victories by Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid between September and December 2014.
The eight-goal win on Friday comes five weeks after Bayern Munich had defeated Barcelona 8-2 in the semi-final of last season's Champions League.
Thiago Alcantara will be Liverpool's second signing of this summer's transfer window after they had bought in defender Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos.
The Bayern striker indicated his club might use different line-ups and tactical approaches to get through the season.
Rumours were afloat about Lionel Messi growing disparity with Barcelona management – especially with club president Josep Bartomeu – for a long time.
