"For most of the first half against FC Köln, Bayern Munich found itself in territory both unfamiliar, and eerily familiar. Unfamiliar, because the home side was putting them under sustained pressure. By the time Köln scored from a corner just past the 30-minute mark, it was an opening goal that had seemed coming - and this was a team that had not yet trailed in a match this season."
""The first 30 minutes weren't easy; they played well and then scored from a set piece. The stadium atmosphere really came into play," Tah explained in post-match comments captured by FCBayern.com. "But the way we handled it shows that we're ready for moments like these. It wasn't long before we equalized and then went ahead 2-1. That was a fantastic response from us as a team. We stayed hungry, always wanted to win, and were never satisfied. We're happy today, and tomorrow we'll focus on the next match.""
"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 conceded first to FC Köln from a corner just after the 30-minute mark, facing sustained early pressure and a lively home atmosphere. The team responded quickly, equalizing and taking a 2-1 lead before extending the advantage to a 4-1 final score. Defensive contributions, notably from Tah, helped blunt Cologne’s threat and enabled offensive transitions. The squad maintained hunger and composure, executing effective substitutions and match management as the game progressed. Match analysis focused on starting XI choices, individual performances, the sequence of goals and substitutions, and overall tactical takeaways for upcoming fixtures.
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