In an attempt to reverse this downward trajectory, the club made the surprise decision to hire former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, who had previously managed Championship side Burnley. This unexpected appointment raised eyebrows, with many skeptics questioning his capability. Yet Bayern’s emphatic 9-2 victory over Dynamo Zagreb has, for now, silenced the critics. This result was something we haven’t seen for quite some time—a classic Bayern win; moreover, a classic German win. It’s a playing style synonymous with both Bayern and Germany’s football identity: relentless, with no let-up for the opposition. It had been a while since Bayern delivered such a ruthless display, and thanks to Kompany’s early influence on the squad, it seems more could be on the way.

Four matches into the season, Bayern are undefeated, with 20 goals scored. While it’s still far too early to pick a winner for any competition this season, other clubs might need to start fearing Bayern Munich once again.