Bayern Munich secured a significant 3-1 comeback victory against FC Köln in a Bundesliga clash on January 14, 2026, a result that further solidified their position at the top of the league. The match, played at RheinEnergieStadion, saw FC Köln take a surprising lead in the 41st minute with a goal from Linton Maina. However, Bayern quickly responded, with Serge Gnabry netting an equalizer in first-half stoppage time, ensuring the teams went into the break level. The second half saw Bayern Munich assert their dominance. Kim Min-jae put the visitors ahead in the 71st minute with his first goal of the season, followed by substitute Lennart Karl sealing the victory in the 84th minute after an assist from Luis Díaz. This victory not only extended Bayern's unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season to 17 matches but also marked a historic achievement, as they set a new record for points (47) at the halfway stage of a Bundesliga season, surpassing Pep Guardiola's 2013-14 Bayern side on goal difference. The game was notably interrupted for approximately ten minutes in the first half due to smoke from pyrotechnics, highlighting an eventful night. This win maintains Bayern's commanding 11-point lead at the Bundesliga summit.