"It really doesn't matter how many points we have. We start from zero. I think we all do this job because we want to win titles,"
"We start from zero"
"I just think we really wanted the win, were more up for it. I think that was the key thing,"
"It's what we wanted on a cold January day to get us going. It came off and we're all very happy,"
Bayern treated the first competitive fixture of 2026 as a fresh start with clear title ambitions. A 5-0 friendly victory over Red Bull Salzburg suggested the squad retained rhythm after the winter break. Bayern then overwhelmed Wolfsburg 8-1 at the Allianz Arena in the opening competitive match, displaying potent attacking play. Tom Bischof started in holding midfield alongside Aleksandar Pavlovic. Wolfsburg pressed high at times and scored in the 13th minute, marking Bayern's fourth consecutive home game conceding, but visitors showed defensive vulnerability that Bayern exploited for a comprehensive win.
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