Bayern Munich reaffirmed their ruthless European form with a commanding 5–1 victory over Cypriot side Pafos in Tuesday night’s Champions League encounter, sending a strong warning to the rest of the continent. The German champions, brimming with confidence, showcased a mixture of experience, pace, and clinical finishing that left their opponents overwhelmed and fans dazzled.
Harry Kane, once again at the heart of Bayern’s firepower, delivered a brace that set the tone for the evening. The England captain struck twice in the first half, displaying his trademark composure inside the box and underlining why he continues to be one of Europe’s most reliable goal scorers. His link-up play was equally impressive, dragging defenders out of position and allowing teammates to exploit the spaces.
The night also carried a special moment for Nicolas Jackson, who scored his first goal for the club. The summer arrival looked lively throughout the game and capped his performance with a well-taken strike, a reward for his persistence and movement across the front line. Raphaël Guerreiro and Michael Olise added further gloss to the scoreline, their goals highlighting Bayern’s depth of attacking options.
For Pafos, it was a humbling night, though they did enjoy a brief moment of joy when Mislav Oršić pulled one back just before half-time. His strike gave the home supporters something to cheer, but the gulf in quality was evident. Bayern’s relentless pressure and quick transitions repeatedly pinned the Cypriot side deep into their own half, leaving them chasing shadows.
Vincent Kompany’s men dominated every statistical aspect of the match — from possession to shots on target — but more importantly, they maintained a sharpness and hunger that suggests this side is maturing under their new boss. The cohesion between Kane, Olise, and Leroy Sané was particularly eye-catching, with their interchanges slicing open Pafos’s backline with alarming ease.
The result leaves Bayern firmly in control of their group, not only boosting their qualification hopes but also sending a statement of intent to Europe’s heavyweights. While the victory was expected, the manner of it — a clinical dismantling away from home — demonstrates that Bayern are building momentum at just the right time.
For Pafos, the focus will now shift towards regrouping and learning from the harsh realities of competing against Europe’s elite. For Bayern, it is yet another night where their dominance was unchallenged, and their ambitions of European glory remain very much alive.
