Another key match in the 17th round of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season saw Bayern Munich, playing away, defeat newly promoted Cologne 3-1 after coming back from behind, thanks to goals from Gnabry, Kim Min-jae and Lennart Karl.

Two minutes into the match, Cologne gained possession and launched an attack. El Mara received the ball and entered the penalty area, firing a low shot, but it was saved by Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer. Subsequently, fireworks set off by fans caused smoke, suspending the game for over 10 minutes.

In the 20th minute, Diaz passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Gnabry was about to shoot when it was cleared by an opposing player. In the 23rd minute, Bayern Munich attacked again, with Diaz passing the ball through to Ito Hiroki, who received it and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Cologne goalkeeper Schweber.

In the 23rd minute, Olise dribbled into the penalty area and fired a low shot, but the ball was saved by Cologne goalkeeper Schweber. Kane then followed up with a shot, but it went wide. In the 34th minute, Gnabry received the ball outside the penalty area, took a few steps, and fired a long-range shot, but Cologne goalkeeper Schweber dived to block the ball.

In the 38th minute, Ragnar Ahé received the ball and unleashed a shot in front of the defense, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 41st minute, Cologne continued their counter-attack, with Linton Miner intercepting the ball and sprinting into the penalty area before firing a long-range shot into the net, giving Cologne a 1-0 lead.

In the first half stoppage time, Olise entered the penalty area and passed the ball across the box, where Gnabry met it and fired a shot. The ball then hit the post and bounced into the net, helping Bayern Munich equalize the score at 1-1.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Olise took a free kick but his shot was saved by Cologne goalkeeper Schweber. In the 54th minute, Bayern Munich launched an attack, and Gnabry attempted a volley from inside the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Schweber.

In the 71st minute, Bayern Munich took a corner kick. Diaz crossed the ball into the penalty area, Ito headed it on, and then Kim Min-jae headed it into the net, helping Bayern Munich maintain their 2-1 lead over Cologne.

In the 84th minute, Kane made a long pass, Diaz received the ball and entered the penalty area, got rid of the defense and passed the ball, and Lennart Karl, who was unmarked, fired a low shot into the net, helping Bayern Munich extend their lead to 3-1.

Bayern Munich ultimately defeated Cologne 3-1 away from home.