Olise and Diaz shine as Bayern crush Wolfsburg in eight-goal statement win
Bayern Munich produced a ruthless return from the winter break on Sunday evening, dismantling Wolfsburg 8–1 at the Allianz Arena as Michael Olise and Luis Diaz delivered a wing performance that defined the night.
Vincent Kompany’s side were relentless from the opening exchanges, with Olise and Diaz combining for five goal involvements to overwhelm a Wolfsburg team that had no answer to Bayern’s pace, movement, and precision in the final third.
The visitors briefly threatened to disrupt the script when Dzenan Pejcinovic opened the scoring early, continuing his strong recent form, but Bayern responded with authority. Goals from Diaz, Raphael Guerreiro, Harry Kane, and Leon Goretzka, alongside two Wolfsburg own goals, put the contest beyond doubt before Olise capped a dominant display with a second-half brace.
The result extended Bayern’s unbeaten domestic run and tightened their grip on top spot, opening up a commanding gap over their nearest challengers as the Bundesliga resumed after its December shutdown. It was also a reminder of Bayern’s attacking depth at a critical stage of the season, with key fixtures looming both domestically and in Europe.
A packed Allianz Arena set the tone, with Bayern asserting control through sustained pressure and fluid wing play. Olise was heavily involved from the right, repeatedly driving at his full-back, while Diaz stretched the game on the opposite flank, creating space for Kane and Goretzka to exploit centrally.
Wolfsburg struggled to cope with Bayern’s tempo, and their problems deepened as defensive errors crept in under pressure. Own goals from Kilian Fischer and Moritz Jenz reflected a side overwhelmed by constant movement and quick transitions.
Bayern’s equaliser arrived through Diaz, who rose to meet Olise’s perfectly weighted cross with a firm header. The hosts soon took control completely, with Kane and Guerreiro striking as Wolfsburg failed to clear their lines and Bayern punished every lapse.
After the break, the pattern continued. Diaz turned provider, cutting inside before threading a clever pass into Olise’s path, allowing the winger to finish with composure. Olise later added his second of the night, underlining his influence and sealing a performance that earned him man-of-the-match honours.
The second half saw Bayern manage the game without easing off, rotating possession intelligently while still creating chances. Wolfsburg offered little resistance as Bayern’s confidence grew with every passing minute.
The closing stages only reinforced Bayern’s dominance, with the crowd fully aware they were witnessing a statement performance. The final whistle confirmed one of the most emphatic results of the Bundesliga season so far.
The win strengthens Bayern’s title charge and highlights the growing importance of Olise and Diaz in Kompany’s system. With upcoming trips to Köln and RB Leipzig on the horizon, Bayern’s wing duo will look to carry this momentum forward as the season enters a decisive phase.