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Bayern's Record 14-Game Streak: How They Overcame Cologne's Early Shock

Bayern Munich created history by winning their 14th consecutive match across all competitions. They had to come from behind after Cologne took a surprising early lead through Ragnar Ache's header. Harry Kane turned the game around with two crucial goals, showing why he's been so prolific this season. The victory sets up an exciting Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen this weekend.

Key Points: Bayern Munich Sets Record with 14th Straight Victory Over Cologne

  • Bayern sets new European record with 14 straight wins across all competitions
  • Cologne took early lead through Ragnar Ache's header in 30th minute
  • Harry Kane scored brace including stunning first-half turnaround goal
  • Luis Diaz equalized despite offside suspicions in the buildup
  • Michael Olise sealed victory with late counterattack finish
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Bayern beat Cologne to claim 14th straight victory in all competitions

Bayern Munich makes history with 14 consecutive wins, overcoming Cologne's early lead through Kane's brace and Diaz's equalizer in German Cup triumph.

"We showed great mentality today. After going 1-0 down, we turned it around to lead 2-1 before halftime. - Vincent Kompany"

Cologne, Oct 30

Bayern Munich advanced to the German Cup round of 16 after recovering from an early setback to defeat a spirited Cologne 4-1 on Wednesday.

The win marked Bayern's 14th straight victory in all competitions, a new record for clubs from Europe's top five leagues, surpassing AC Milan's 13-match start to the 1992-1993 season.

The hosts began with purpose, pressing aggressively and unsettling the Bundesliga champions. Their bright start paid off after half an hour when Ragnar Ache rose highest to nod in Isak Johannesson's corner. Yet their lead lasted only five minutes as Luis Diaz leveled from close range, despite strong suspicions of offside in the buildup.

The equalizer shifted momentum firmly toward the visitors. Harry Kane put Bayern ahead before the break with a composed finish, spinning away from his marker and curling into the far corner. Cologne, who had shown impressive organization early on, faded after the interval as Bayern tightened their grip.

Kane added his second midway through the second half, heading home Joshua Kimmich's corner for his 22nd goal of the campaign in just 14 appearances. Substitute Michael Olise completed the scoring, finishing off a swift counterattack set up by Diaz. Cologne nearly pulled one back when Linton Maina struck the post late on, but Bayern's control remained absolute.

"We showed great mentality today. After going 1-0 down, we turned it around to lead 2-1 before halftime. In the second half, we kept our intensity high and remained dangerous throughout, so overall I am very pleased with the performance," said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany.

Bayern hosts Bayer Leverkusen in Saturday's Bundesliga evening fixture, while Cologne visits newly promoted Hamburg on Sunday.

Elsewhere in the second round of the German Cup, Stuttgart beat Mainz 2-0 through goals from Luca Jaquez and Atakan Karazor.

Leverkusen overcame a stubborn ten-man Paderborn 4-2 after extra time, while Freiburg defeated Dusseldorf 3-1.

Magdeburg downed Illertissen 3-0, Kaiserslautern edged Furth 1-0, Darmstadt cruised past Schalke 4-0, and Union Berlin prevailed 2-1 over Arminia Bielefeld in extra time.

- IANS

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Priya S
That first goal by Cologne was beautiful though! Shows that even the best teams can be challenged. I stayed up late to watch this match and it was worth it. Bayern's comeback mentality is something our cricket team could learn from when we're under pressure.
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Arjun K
The offside call on Bayern's equalizer seems controversial. VAR should be more consistent across all leagues. Still, Bayern's quality eventually showed through. Kane is just too clinical!
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Sarah B
As someone who follows both European and Indian football, I appreciate how Bayern maintains intensity throughout 90 minutes. Our Indian Super League teams often struggle with fitness in the second half. Great learning opportunity!
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Vikram M
Respect to Cologne for putting up a fight in the first half! But Bayern's bench strength is just unreal - Olise coming off the bench to score shows their depth. Meanwhile in India, we're still struggling to develop quality substitutes in most teams.
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Michael C
While Bayern's record is impressive, I wish they'd give more opportunities to young German talents instead of relying so heavily on expensive imports. The Bundesliga needs to balance commercial success with developing local players, much like how IPL has helped Indian cricket.

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