Highlights
M. Petersen
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Watch: Kane looks ahead to Der Klassiker
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Watch: Kane on his second Bundesliga hat-trick
Full time: Bayern 8-0 Darmstadt
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Full-time
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Added time
Skarke warms the palms of Neuer as the fourth official's board indicates two more minutes of misery for Darmstadt...
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Kane hat-trick!
Kane shows great composure to stick the ball into the net as he goes to ground on the edge of the six-yard box - but that goal is all about Sané. He beat five players before slipping cute pass through to his goal-hungry teammate.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
84'
Expected Goals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
7
4.41
0.68
0
Goals
Harry's way
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77'
Triple change
Musiala won't get his hat-trick. Choupo-Moting is on. Teenagers Tel and Pavlovic also join the action, the latter making his Bundesliga debut.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
76'
Musiala at the double!
Bayern are in seventh heaven now! Musiala wins back the ball, exchanges passes with Müller and calmly slots past Schuhen. Chants of "super Bayern" reverberate around the Allianz Arena...
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
72'
Fresh legs
Isherwood, who played for the Bayern youths, is Darmstadt's fifth and final change.
72'
Substitution
71'
Müller for six!
It's a gala second-half performance from Bayern as Müller beats his man to Mazraoui's cross to touch an awkward bouncing ball past the goalkeeper.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
70'
Kane magic!
What. A. Goal. Kane, from inside the Bayern half, spots Schuhen off his line, and lands a quite brilliant strike into the back of the net. Darmstadt are falling apart.
69'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionGoal
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Best Sané yet
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66'
Bayern changes
Müller makes his 450th Bundesliga appearance. Young Krätzig is also on.
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
64'
In-Sané finish!
Wowsers! Coman feeds Sané, who hits a vicious, dipping strike beyond Schuhen from 18 yards. It's a rout!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
62'
Damage limitation
Two defenders on for Darmstadt. It's been backs against the wall for them since the restart. The promoted club don't want their goal difference to take a hammering, if they can avoid it.
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
60'
Musiala gets his goal!
Very smart from Bayern. Darmstadt have five men in the wall as Kane sizes up a free-kick. Instead, though, he rolls it to his right for Musiala to squeeze an unerring effort into the bottom corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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Deserved lead
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
2.88
0.68
0
Goals
57'
Sané goal!
And there it is! Bayern win back the ball as Darmstadt try to play out from the back. It's worked out to the right for Laimer, who fires a cross into the six-yard box for Sané to touch home.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
53'
Chance!
Bayern come again with Coman. He goes for goal, but Zimmermann gets in the way to deflect it wide. There's a sense of the floodgates being about to open...
52'
Kane goal!
It's been coming! Bayern play keep-ball before Musiala shifts it out to Mazraoui. He swings a cross into the six-yard box, where Kane throws himself at the ball to head past Schuhen. Ten Bundesliga goals in nine games for him!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
50'
Schuhen makes the stop!
De Ligt meets Sané's corner, but Schuhen sticks out a right hand to make another superb block.
48'
Denied!
Bayern carve open the Darmstadt defence, but Zimmermann is able to make a superb sliding block to stop Sané's strike landing on target.
46'
Another change
Honsak's on in midfield as nine-man Darmstadt switch to a 4-4-1 formation.
Kick-off!
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Substitution
Half-time: Bayern 0-0 Darmstadt
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Half-time
45'
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Reinforcement
Having lost two of his starting back three to red cards, Lieberknecht throws on Zimmerman for striker Pfeiffer.
45'
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Substitution
45'
Disallowed goal!
Musiala slips a pass through for Sané, who finishes with the confidence of a player on six goals after eight games - but it's ruled out upon VAR review. He was a fraction offside.
44'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
43'
Schuhen with the save
Musiala shifts it on for Kane, who tries to find the bottom corner from 18 yards, but Schuhen pushes it away.
42'
Third red card!
Maglica tangles with Kane on the edge of the area. The Bayern striker goes to ground, and Darmstadt are down to nine men! He was the last man...
40'
Lilies in bloom
Goal attempts
2off target
4on target
6off target
3on target
39'
Possession (%)
5050
39'
Proceed with caution
De Ligt goes into the book for rough sliding challenge on Mehlem. He'll have to watch his step now...
36'
Neuer to the rescue!
Massive chance for Marvin Mehlem. Davies can't cut out a pass from the right, allowing Mehlem a clear run at goal. He's under pressure from De Ligt, but still gets off a shot that Neuer is able to block with his feet.
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Win probability
Win probability
4'
53.6 %
Now
72.7 %
30'
Coman!
Darmstadt try to play offside as a ball is sent through the middle. Sané lets it run for Coman, who is onside. The Frenchman is one-on-one with Schuhen, but it's on his weaker left side and his shot finds the side netting.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Skarke!
Skarke gets away from Davies and drives at Neuer from a tight angle, forcing the Bayern stopper to beat clear.
25'
Chance!
Free header for De Ligt as he meets a Sané free-kick, but the defender sends his effort straight at Schuhen. He usually buries those!
21'
Big decision!
Bayern cut Darmstadt apart on the counter. Laimer skips past Gjasula, who is booked for tripping the Bayern man. The referee initially awards a penalty, before reviewing the situation. It turns out the challenge was outside the box, but Darmstadt are now down to 10 men. As with the Kimmich incident, it was a clear denial of a goal-scoring chance.
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SituationPenalty
ReviewOutside Penalty Area?
DecisionNo penalty
16'
Ambitious!
Darmstadt get the ball in the Bayern third. They work it across the box, before Ronstadt sends a rising drive comfortably clear of Neuer's crossbar.
13'
Schuhen on guard
The Darmstadt goalkeeper does really well to beat away an effort from Davies at his near post. Kane catches Sané's corner-kick delivery on the volley, with the Darmstadt reacting brilliantly once more.
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KaneSanéty
Kane showcases his playmaking abilities by dropping into the Bayern half, rolling his marker and chipping a dangerous pass through for Sané. Schuhen races out to clear, though. Those two are developing a fabulous understanding.
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Chances!
The ensuing free-kick is half cleared, before a shot is fired in at Neuer for a routine save. Bayern go up the other end with Sané, who cuts in off the right and forces a sprawling stop out of Schuhen with a shot that was arrowing towards the bottom corner.
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Kimmich sent off!
The plot thickens! Neuer plays Kimmich into danger with a loose pass. Mehlem picks it off and drive goalwards, before being upended by the Bayern midfielder. That's the denial of a clear goal-scoring opportunity - no complaints from him.
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Here we go!
Bayern get the ball rolling, in their red and white home kit. Darmstadt are dressed in blue.
Kick-off!
Teams out
Neuer leads out Bayern. He hasn't played for some 350 days. All eyes on conceivably the game's greatest ever goalkeeper today...
Goal brokers
Bayern have scored at least twice in all eight of their Bundesliga matches so far this term, and in 12 of their last 13 overall. Indeed, the defending champions boast the highest goals-per-game average among all teams in Europe's top five leagues (3.3) in 2023/24.
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Watch: Kane in the zone
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Watch: Sané primed
Top spot up for grabs
It's the first time in history that each of the Bundesliga's top four has at least 20 points after eight matches. Bayern can move top today - for 24 hours at least - but only if they win and second-placed Stuttgart don't beat Hoffenheim, or they draw and VfB lose. Dortmund - level on points with Bayern at the start of play - take on Frankfurt tomorrow. Leaders Leverkusen are at home to Freiburg in the final fixture of Matchday 9.
Expect goals!
Bayern have scored at least once in each of their last 61 Bundesliga fixtures at the Allianz Arena. Their 64-game scoring home streak of 1970 to 1974 is the record. Darmstadt's run of 25 Bundesliga outings without a clean sheet, meanwhile, is currently the longest of any club.
Tuchel praises Neuer
"I can feel his excitement and his class," Tuchel said when comfirming Neuer's comeback at his pre-match press conference on Friday. "He’s enjoying it right now and can be proud of himself. His comeback is very impressive. I’m confident he’ll quickly get back into top shape."
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Watch: Super Manu in the house!
Long 'break' for Neuer
Since breaking his leg, Neuer has missed 27 Bundesliga matches and nine games for Germany. He also missed 11 further games in the Champions League and DFB Cup.
Neuer is back!
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Darmstadt starting XI:
Schuhen - Klarer, Gjasula, Maglica – Schnellhardt – Bader, Kempe (c), Mehlem, Nürnberger - Pfeiffer, Skarke
Darmstadt subs:
Brunst, Isherwood, Zimmermann, Hornby, Honsak, Karic, Müller, Franjic, Vilhelmsson
Bayern starting XI:
Neuer (c) - Mazraoui, De Ligt, Kim, Davies - Kimmich, Laimer - Sané, Musiala, Coman – Kane
Bayern subs:
Peretz, Ulreich, Choupo-Moting, Sarr, Müller, Tel, Krätzig, Pavlović
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Watch: The best of Neuer the sweeper-keeper
Will we see Neuer?
Of course the first thing Tuchel was asked at his pre-match press conference on Friday, and the answer was yes. "As long as nothing happens today, he'll play tomorrow. He's excited, we're excited. There's probably a lot of other people excited about it too," the coach said of the impending return of Bayern's captain.
Tuchel's view on Darmstadt
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Lieberknecht's view on Bayern
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Goals guaranteed
There have been 35 goals in games involving Darmstadt this season - that's an average of over four per game. Bayern, meanwhile, are the league's top scorers, with 26 goals.
Probable line-ups
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Watch: Bayern 1-0 Darmstadt - previous meeting
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