"When we last left our Bavarian heroes, they were stomping all over FC Heidenheim in the last match prior to the Winterpause. That was December 21st, a 4-0 result that leaves Bayern Munich eight points atop the Bundesliga and with a match in hand heading into Sunday's restart, a home contest against VfL Wolfsburg. It has been as good a start to a season as Bayern has seen in recent years."
"The major storyline heading into 2026 has been the return of two of Bayern's biggest stars, Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala, as well as rotational defender Hiroki Itō. Bayern just about got by with a rotating cast at left- and right-back in the first half, while Lennart Karl's emergence and Serge Gnabry's resurgence more than held down the fort in attack."
Bayern closed the first half with a 4-0 win over FC Heidenheim on December 21, sitting eight points clear with a match in hand against VfL Wolfsburg. The club has avoided early cup exits and Champions League setbacks, producing one of its strongest starts in recent years under Vincent Kompany. Key returns from Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala strengthen the squad, while Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry carried the attack during absences. Rotation at fullback covered early-season needs, and Hiroki Itō’s versatility and a spectacular volley in a 5-0 friendly win over RB Salzburg add tactical options.
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