Bayern Munich are building momentum on two fronts, with a 5-0 Champions League demolition of Bodø/Glimt followed by a 2-1 Bundesliga win at Elversberg leaving the club in fourth place with seven points from three games. The European result was particularly eye-catching. Michael Olise scored twice and added an assist, earning the UEFA Man of the Match award, and his performances are drawing attention across the continent. Manager Vincent Kompany and sporting director Max Eberl both defended Olise's now-viral post-match interview, in which he gave minimal answers to a DAZN reporter. Eberl noted that Olise has been named Man of the Match three times in five games this season, making the football do the talking.

Harry Kane remains central to Bayern's attacking ambitions, though his contract situation is unresolved. After the Bodø/Glimt win, Kane said he does not expect a new deal to be signed within the next week or two, but described talks as progressing well and said he is happy in Munich. His current contract expires next summer, with an extension to 2029 under discussion.

Off the pitch, the Arijon Ibrahimovic situation left a sour taste. Despite signing a contract extension in July, the 20-year-old was loaned to Augsburg before the transfer window closed after Eberl publicly signalled openness to a move. Reports described Ibrahimovic as deeply unhappy with the sudden change of plan. Bayern host Union Berlin on 18 September in their next Bundesliga fixture.