"However, in another view, the tournament was a big success for Bayern. Not only for the financial rewards, which were considerable, but for the way it helped Vincent Kompany and the squad springboard into the season. Bayern was able to enter the season on a tear and now have reeled off 14 straight wins in all competitions - a European record. And it all began with the summer tourney."
"Bayern Munich traveled to Cologne for a midweek DFB-Pokal tilt with FC Köln. Heading into the match, the Bavarians were riding high, but the squad knew that FC Köln would not be an easy out in front of its home crowd. Ultimately, Bayern Munich pulled out a 4-1 victory doing exactly what they have done to every other opponent it has had of late - wear them down and pounce."
Bayern Munich's 2025 Club World Cup campaign ended bitterly with a quarterfinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and Jamal Musiala sustaining a devastating injury. The tournament delivered considerable financial rewards and helped Vincent Kompany and the squad springboard into the season. The group spent four weeks together during the tournament followed by a very short preseason. Bayern entered the season strongly and compiled 14 straight wins in all competitions, a European record. Bayern beat FC Köln 4-1 in a midweek DFB-Pokal match, wearing down opponents and finishing chances. Coverage includes starting XI analysis, scoring and substitution rundowns, and final match takeaways.
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