Bayern Munich entered the match at the Allianz Arena in a context of high pressure, when for the first time under coach Vincent Kompany they did not win two consecutive rounds in the Bundesliga. In contrast, Hoffenheim traveled to Munich with impressive form, winning all five matches since the beginning of 2026.
However, the situation of the match changed early from the 17th minute. Hoffenheim center-back Kevin Akpoguma received a direct red card after pulling Luis Diaz's shirt in the penalty area. From the 11m spot, Harry Kane decisively finished to open the score for Bayern Munich, although goalkeeper Oliver Baumann guessed the direction correctly.
Despite playing with one less player, Hoffenheim unexpectedly equalized in the 35th minute. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer passed the ball incorrectly right in the penalty area, creating conditions for Andrej Kramaric to finish close range, bringing the match back to balance. However, that was also a rare highlight for the away team.
Before the first half ended, Bayern Munich continued to receive a second penalty after Vladimir Coufal fouled Luis Diaz. Once again, Kane made no mistake to complete the double. In injury time of the first half, the English striker assisted Diaz to score, helping Bayern lead 3-1.
In the second half, the game completely belonged to the home team. Luis Diaz played explosively when he scored two more goals, completing his first hat-trick in Bayern Munich colors, thereby sealing a 5-1 victory for the "Bayern".
After the match, Harry Kane admitted that Bayern Munich was under a lot of pressure after a series of unsatisfactory matches before. The English striker emphasized that the whole team maintained their composure and took advantage of the numerical advantage to win deservedly.
With this result, Bayern Munich continues to lead the Bundesliga with 54 points, creating a 6-point gap with the runner-up Borussia Dortmund. On February 11, coach Vincent Kompany's team will continue to play at home when they welcome RB Leipzig in the quarter-finals of the German National Cup.
