January 30, (THEWILL) – Bayern Munich extended their remarkable UEFA Champions League home record with a comfortable 3-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday evening.
The German juggernauts became the first team in the competition’s history to remain undefeated across 34 consecutive home matches, recording 32 wins and 2 draws during this extraordinary run.
Thomas Muller marked his return to the starting lineup in emphatic fashion, breaking the deadlock after just eight minutes.
The experienced German international connected perfectly with Joshua Kimmich’s precise cross, directing his header beyond the reach of the Slovan goalkeeper to give the hosts an early advantage.
The Bavarian side dominated the opening period, generating numerous opportunities to extend their lead.
Mathys Tel, whose future at the club remains uncertain, missed a clear opportunity in the 23rd minute, sending his effort over the crossbar.
Moments later, Leroy Sane forced Dominik Takac into action with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area.
Bayern’s attacking intensity produced 15 first-half attempts on goal, though they entered the interval with only a single-goal advantage.
The six-time European champions needed maximum points from this encounter to maintain their hopes of direct qualification to the round of 16.
Vincent Kompany’s tactical approach encouraged his team to start positively, but Bayern’s superior quality proved decisive throughout the match.
The German side’s impressive home record in European competition continues to stand among the most remarkable achievements in modern football.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
