Record-Breaking Bayern Munich Thrash St Pauli to Move 12 Points Clear in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich have set a new Bundesliga record for most goals in a season after a 5-0 win over St Pauli, moving 12 points clear at the top.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 12, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from BBC Sport

A Historic Afternoon at Millerntor-Stadion

Bayern Munich delivered a masterclass in clinical attacking football on Saturday, overwhelming St Pauli to reach 105 league goals for the current campaign. The record-breaking moment arrived in the second half, but the foundations were laid early when Jamal Musiala opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a diving header at the back post. This initial strike marked Bayern’s 101st goal of the season, equalling the legendary mark set by the 1971–72 squad. Despite a competitive first half from the hosts, Bayern’s relentless pressure eventually buckled the St Pauli defense, turning a narrow lead into a comprehensive demolition.

Shattering the 1971–72 Scoring Record

The historic breakthrough occurred eight minutes after the restart when Leon Goretzka volleyed home a flicked-on free-kick from Joshua Kimmich. As the ball hit the net for Bayern’s 102nd goal, the side officially surpassed the record set during the era of Gerd Müller. The floodgates opened immediately after; just 75 seconds later, Michael Olise found the bottom corner from the edge of the box. The scoring continued as Nicolas Jackson added a fourth from close range in the 65th minute, before Raphaël Guerreiro capitalized on a defensive error in the 89th minute to slot home the fifth and final goal of the match.

Strategic Dominance and Squad Depth

The victory was even more impressive given that manager Vincent Kompany was able to rest England captain Harry Kane ahead of Wednesday’s critical Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid. In Kane's absence, Jamal Musiala took center stage, earning Player of the Match honors in only his third start of an injury-plagued season. The tactical discipline of the side was further highlighted by a "heroic" defensive block from Kim Min-Jae in the first half, which prevented a St Pauli equalizer and ensured Bayern maintained their momentum throughout the record-setting performance.