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Bayern Munich Dominates Bochum in 5-0 Victory

Bayern Munich reclaimed the top spot in the Bundesliga with an impressive victory over bottom-placed Bochum. Michael Olise kicked off the scoring with a stunning 20-yard free-kick in the 15th minute marking him as the second player after Harry Kane to net five goals in his first five Bundesliga away matches for the club. Jamal Musiala extended Bayern’s lead, connecting with a clever free-kick from Joshua Kimmich to head the ball past Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes at the near post.

After halftime, Kane added his ninth league goal of the season, finishing from Musiala’s assist by slotting the ball into the roof of the net. Leroy Sane further increased Bayern’s advantage with a brilliant strike from the edge of the area. Although Kingsley Coman had a goal disallowed for offside, he redeemed himself with a curled shot that struck the crossbar before bouncing into the net.

Despite their dominance, Drewes made several impressive saves, denying substitutes Thomas Muller and Mathys Tel from scoring additional goals. Bayern Munich overwhelmed a Bochum side that remains winless in the league having garnered only one point after eight games. Bochum struggled to create clear chances with Moritz Broschinski’s deflected shot from outside the box and Erhan Masovic’s missed header being their best opportunities.

In light of their poor performance, Bochum parted ways with head coach Peter Zeidler, who was appointed in June and sporting director Marc Lettau after their recent 3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim. This victory not only solidifies Bayern’s position at the top of the table but also highlights their attacking prowess and depth as they aim to maintain their momentum in the Bundesliga season.

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