""After 25 minutes, I looked up and thought to myself, I'm about to faint." Joshua Kimmich's description of Bayern Munich's win against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday is not only a testament to the intensity of the first half, but also to the furious manner in which the Bundesliga side have started the 2025-26 season. In short, this is the best ever start to a season in Europe's top five leagues. When Bayern reached 14 straight wins, they broke the 33-year record set by Italian side AC Milan back in the 1992-93 season."
"For a man who was not first choice and whose arrival was met with a fair bit of skepticism after his Burnley side were relegated from the Premier League, his ability to juggle the many challenges that come with being Bayern Munich boss is commendable. Under his leadership, Bayern's intensity looks not only greater but better implemented, as evidenced by the first 45 minutes in Paris."
Bayern Munich have won 16 consecutive matches, creating the best start to a season in Europe's top five leagues. The run included breaking AC Milan's 33-year record when Bayern reached 14 straight wins and a victory over Paris Saint-Germain while reduced to 10 men after Luis Diaz was sent off. Bayern scored 33 goals in nine Bundesliga games, narrowly behind their 2023-24 haul. Vincent Kompany has improved team intensity and tactical balance. The front three behind Harry Kane—Luis Diaz, Serge Gnabry and Michael Olise—offer variety and flair. Bayern's Champions League campaign remains perfect alongside Arsenal's unbeaten defensive record.
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