Bayern Munich has found itself some winger in Michael Olise. The Crystal Palace transfer is starting off life in Munich fast. After Bayern’s 5-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, he already has two Champions League braces for the Bavarians.

Michael Olise scored a brace as Bayern Munich cruised to victory over Shakhtar, having initially gone a goal down after five minutes.

Liverpool lead the UEFA Champions League table with six wins from their opening six matches. Bayer Leverkusen are also well placed to qualify for the round of 16, but are just one point clear of Bayern in fourth place. Last season's finalists Borussia Dortmund are level on points with Die Roten.

Bayern Munich had been beaten by both Aston Villa and Barcelona in their previous away games in the competition, but cruised to three points after the early setback.

After a shaky start to this year's Champions League, Bayern Munich will be looking to take a step closer to booking their place in the round of 16 as they take on Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. After suffering stinging defeats to Aston Villa and Barcelona in October,

On matchday six of the ongoing 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich travelled to the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen to take on Ukranian side Shakhtar Donetsk. Despite conceding a goal just five minutes into the game, Bayern went through the gears, flexed their muscles, and eventually secured an impressive 5-1 win on Tuesday.

It was a good solid win from a Bayern Munich team that was clearly the better of the two sides today. It did not always look like it would end that way — a smash-and-grab early from Shakhtar Donetsk’s Kevin,