Bundesliga
Bayern beat Cologne in cup to break record
Bayern Munich came from behind to defeat Cologne 4-1 in the second round of the DFB Cup, breaking a European top-five league record with a 14th consecutive win in all competitions at the start of the season.
Cologne 1-4 Bayern Munich
Goals: 1-0 Ache 31' (assist: Jóhannesson), 1-1 Díaz 36', 1-2 Kane 38' (assist: Olise), 1-3 Kane 64' (assist: Kimmich), 1-4 Olise 72' (assist: Díaz)
Cologne started well and, after wasting a couple of good opportunities to break the deadlock, they eventually did so when Ragnar Ache headed home Ísak Jóhannesson's corner.
However, Bayern struck back quickly through Díaz, before a brilliant Harry Kane turn and shot into the top corner gave the Bavarians the lead heading into the second half.
Around the hour mark, Kane nodded in from Joshua Kimmich's corner, before Michael Olise finished a lethal counter-attack by slotting home Díaz's square pass to complete the scoring.
Substitute Linton Maina hit the post for Cologne late on, but the Billy Goats were ultimately unable to stop Bayern continuing their winning start to the campaign. The reigning Bundesliga champions have now surpassed AC Milan's start to the term in 1992/93, when they won their opening 13 matches in all tournaments.
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As it happened!
1 - 4(1 - 2)
Cologne
FINAL
Bayern
90' +1
Four minutes added on
This one is almost over.
89'
Bayern on the ball
The Bavarians are running the clock down with their place in the next round secure.
85'
Post!
So unlucky for Cologne, as Maina hits the post after driving into the box.
85'
vs
Dayot Upamecano
85'
Circulating the ball
The hosts are keeping possession, although they are not really pushing forward with it.
80'
Fresh legs
Kwasniok makes a couple of changes for the final 10 minutes. Cologne will need something special to progress here though.
79'
vs
Linton Maina
Ísak Jóhannesson
79'
vs
Luca Waldschmidt
Jakub Kamiński
76'
Karl on
A chance for the on-form youngster to impress once more.
76'
vs
Lennart Karl
Michael Olise
75'
vs
Florian Kainz
Tom Krauß
65'
Denied!
Tah's shot is saved. Bayern are really turning the screw now.
65'
vs
Cenk Özkacar
Marius Bülter
65'
vs
Denis Huseinbašić
Saïd El Mala
61'
Switching things up
A first change for Bayern, as Gnabry is replaced by Goretzka, who is more defensively minded.
61'
vs
Leon Goretzka
Serge Gnabry
56'
Save
A first chance of the half for Cologne, as Urbig pushes Martel's shot behind for a corner. It comes to nothing, though.
53'
What a chance!
Díaz has the freedom of the Cologne half as he is released with only Zieler in front of him inside his own half. He bears down on goal, but cannot hit the target as he fires over. That was a real opportunity to give his side breathing space.
50'
Another solid start
Again, Cologne have done well in the early stages of this half. They will be looking to translate that into chances.
46'
Back underway
Another 45 minutes left in this one.
0 - 0
Kick-off!
0 - 0
Kick-off!
45' +2
Yellow
A needless booking for Díaz after he kicks the ball away when Cologne win a throw-in.
45' +2
vs
Luis Díaz
45'
Two extra minutes
A minimum 120 seconds of additional time will be played.
45'
Slight lull
The game has been a little quieter since that Kane goal. That will probably suit Cologne, who will be eager to get into half-time and regroup ahead of the second period.
41'
Over
Cologne need to be careful to go into the break even further behind. A quick break finds Kimmich in the box, although his shot lacks precision. What a turnaround this has been.
36'
All square!
Bayern are back on level terms as Díaz pokes home after Zieler had saved Stanišić's shot. That was a very quick response from the reigning Bundesliga champions.
31'
Intensity
Bayern are being put under real pressure by the hosts as they win another corner...
28'
Cheeky!
Bülter sees Urbig off his line from well inside his own half. The shot on goal has the required direction, but not the power as the goalkeeper recovers and grabs the ball comfortably.
26'
What a chance!
That is Cologne's best opening so far. Following a lovely move, Kamiński works some space in the area as he cuts in onto his right. He has a clear shot at goal, but his attempt is straight at Urbig. Either side, and that would probably have been the opener.
22'
Wide
Olise's shot flies well wide of the post. He will have expected more from himself there.
21'
Save
The Bavarians are starting to go through the gears now, and Kane has another headed chance. This time, he gets it on target, but it lacks the power and direction to beat Zieler.
18'
Double opportunity!
Bayern finally spring into action, as Díaz's low effort is saved by Zieler. The ball comes back to the Colombia international, who finds Kane unmarked in the box. However, the striker uncharacteristically wastes the chance as he heads wide.
16'
Denied!
Another shot on target for Cologne, again for a corner, as Ache's header is pushed away by Urbig.
16'
Missing the final ball
Cologne have found themselves in several dangerous positions so far, but the end product is missing right now. All in all, though, they will be happy with their display.
11'
Fantastic save!
The corner is only partially cleared and comes to Jóhannesson on the edge of the area. He shoots towards goal, and only Urbig's wonderful stop prevents him from finding the top corner.
10'
Corner
An opportunity for the Billy Goats to cause Bayern problems offensively.
8'
Chance!
A fantastic opportunity for the visitors to take the lead as Díaz meets Olise's cross to the back post. However, he mistimes his jump, and the ball hits his chest before bouncing into Zieler's grateful hands.
6'
Positive start
The hosts have seen a fair bit of the ball early on here. They are in no mood to let Bayern pin them back.
3'
Early booking
El Mala goes into the book very early on following a late challenge on Upamecano. Not the start he or his coach Kwasniok will have wanted.