Muller's Double Powers Bayern Munich To A 4-0 Win Over Ulm In DFB-Pokal

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Thomas Muller's first-half double ensured Vincent Kompany began his tenure at Bayern Munich with a victory, as they defeated Ulm 4-0 in the DFB-Pokal first round. Kingsley Coman and Harry Kane came off the bench to further secure the win, with Ulm posing little threat throughout the match.

Muller wasted no time making his mark for the season, scoring his earliest brace for Bayern within 14 minutes in his 708th competitive match for the club. His clinical performance saw him score with both of his shots on target, registering an expected goals (xG) of 1.42. Only Jamal Musiala had more touches in the opposition box than Muller.

The hosts almost caused an early upset when Maurice Krattenmacher was left unmarked at the far post but failed to convert his chance. Joshua Kimmich then unlocked Ulm's defence with a through ball to Stanisic, who set up Muller for his first goal while off-balance.

In the second half, Dennis Chessa forced Manuel Neuer into a low save, showing some fight from Ulm. However, Bayern's dominance continued as Michael Olise's trickery set up Coman for a close-range finish in the 79th minute.

Kane had a goal disallowed for a foul on the goalkeeper but managed to score with a header in the final moments of the game. This sealed Bayern's comprehensive victory and ensured their progression to the next round of the competition.

"Souverner Sieg! Wir ziehen in die 2. Runde des #DFBPokal's ein! #ULMFCB #MiaSanMia #DFBPokal," tweeted FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) on August 16, 2024.

Comprehensive Performance

Bayern's dominance was evident throughout, with Ulm rarely threatening their goal. Muller's brace and contributions from Coman and Kane highlighted their attacking prowess. The team's solid performance under Kompany's leadership bodes well for their future matches.

Christian Ortag was drawn to Serge Gnabry's run during Muller's second goal, leaving Muller free to tap into an empty net. This quick succession of goals set the tone for Bayern's control over the game.

The match concluded with Bayern comfortably advancing to the second round of the DFB-Pokal, showcasing their strength and depth in squad quality.

The final touch by Kane ensured a decisive end to a dominant display by Bayern Munich against Ulm. The team will look forward to maintaining this form as they progress further in the competition.