Bayern Munich delivered a record-shattering display at Millerntor-Stadion on April 11, 2026, as they overwhelmed FC St. Pauli 5-0 and etched their name in Bundesliga history with the most goals ever scored in a single season. With five matches still to play, Vincent Kompany’s Bavarians have now netted an unprecedented 105 times, eclipsing the club’s own legendary 1971-72 benchmark of 101 goals. The rout in Hamburg not only showcased Bayern’s attacking firepower but also underscored the gulf between the league leaders and a St. Pauli side fighting desperately to avoid relegation.
The match began under the bright lights of a packed Millerntor-Stadion, with both managers ringing the changes. Alexander Blessin, seeking a spark for his struggling St. Pauli squad, made three alterations from their previous draw with Union Berlin, introducing Tomoya Ando, Lars Ritzka, and Andreas Hountondji into the starting lineup. On the other side, Vincent Kompany rotated heavily after Bayern’s midweek Champions League triumph in Madrid, deploying seven fresh faces including Kim Min-jae, Hiroki Ito, Raphael Guerreiro, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, Tom Bischof, and Nicolas Jackson. With Harry Kane rested as a precaution for the looming European showdown and Serge Gnabry sidelined by a minor knee issue, the visitors’ depth would be put to the test.
From the opening whistle, Bayern’s intent was clear. It took just nine minutes for the breakthrough, as Jamal Musiala rose above the defense to head home from close range, matching the 101-goal record set over half a century ago. That early strike set the tone for a relentless attacking performance, with Bayern’s front line buzzing with energy and creativity. St. Pauli, already hampered by injuries—missing the likes of James Sands, Tomoya Ando, and Eric Smith, and further weakened by Jackson Irvine’s suspension—found themselves pinned back, struggling to cope with the visitors’ pace and movement.
The hosts’ woes deepened after halftime. In a devastating one-two punch, Leon Goretzka and Michael Olise each found the net in the 53rd and 54th minutes, stretching Bayern’s tally to 104 and leaving the home supporters in stunned silence. Goretzka’s goal was a testament to his late runs from midfield, while Olise’s strike brought him closer to Thomas Müller’s record of 21 assists in a Bundesliga season—he’s now just three shy, and his 29 goal involvements this campaign are second only to Kane’s 36 for the Bavarians. The Frenchman’s dynamism has been a revelation, and his combination play with Musiala and Guerreiro continues to torment Bundesliga defenses.
St. Pauli, for their part, did their best to rally. The Kiezkicker have endured a difficult campaign, losing 10 of their last 11 meetings with Bayern and scoring the fewest goals in the league—just 25, a mere quarter of Bayern’s haul. Danel Sinani, their top scorer with five goals in 25 games, barely had a sniff as Bayern’s back line, marshaled by Min-jae Kim and Hiroki Ito, kept the hosts at bay. Despite a valiant effort, the gap in quality was simply too wide.
Bayern’s dominance continued unabated. In the 65th minute, Nicolas Jackson added his name to the scoresheet, capping a slick team move and pushing the visitors’ goal total to 105—a new Bundesliga record. As the match wore on, St. Pauli’s resistance faded, and the visitors looked hungry for more. Raphael Guerreiro put the finishing touch on the rout in the 88th minute, slotting home Bayern’s fifth and sending the away fans into raptures. By the final whistle, the scoreboard read 5-0, a result that reflected both Bayern’s superiority and St. Pauli’s struggles at the wrong end of the table.
The historical significance of the result was not lost on anyone in attendance. According to Reuters, "Bayern Munich set an all-time Bundesliga season goal record with 105 goals so far with five matches remaining, surpassing their 1971-72 record of 101 goals." The achievement is all the more remarkable considering the rotation in Kompany’s squad, with key players like Kane and Gnabry missing. Yet, the likes of Musiala, Olise, and Jackson stepped up in style, demonstrating the depth and quality that has Bayern on the cusp of another league title.
St. Pauli, meanwhile, remain perilously close to the drop zone. Sitting 16th with just 25 points and a -20 goal differential, Blessin’s side faces a daunting battle to secure their Bundesliga status. Injuries and suspensions have taken their toll, and with just a handful of games remaining, every point is crucial. Their performance against Bayern, while spirited at times, highlighted the challenges facing a squad short on firepower and confidence.
For Bayern, the victory was the perfect tune-up ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid. Having already secured a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu earlier in the week, Kompany’s men are brimming with confidence as they chase an historic treble—the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and Europe’s top prize. The manager’s decision to rest Kane and rotate his squad paid dividends, keeping his stars fresh for the challenges ahead.
The confirmed lineups for this milestone match reflected both teams’ circumstances. FC St. Pauli lined up in a 3-4-2-1 with Vasilj in goal, supported by Mets, Wahl, Ando, Pyrka, Rasmussen, Chima Fujita, Ritzka, Sinani, Pereira Lage, and Hountondji. Bayern Munich’s 4-2-3-1 featured Neuer between the posts, with Laimer, Ito, Kim, and Guerreiro at the back; Goretzka and Kimmich anchoring midfield; and an attacking trio of Musiala, Bischof, and Olise behind Jackson up front.
Statistically, Bayern’s season has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 73 points and a +73 goal differential, they sit comfortably atop the Bundesliga. Their unbeaten run now stretches to 24 league games, and they’ve lost just twice across all competitions in 2025/26. The team’s attacking prowess—96% of their Bundesliga games have seen over 2.5 goals—has made them the most feared side in Germany, if not Europe.
As the Bundesliga season enters its final stretch, all eyes will be on Bayern Munich to see just how high they can raise the bar. With five matches to go and multiple titles in their sights, Kompany’s men are chasing history on every front. For St. Pauli, the focus is survival—a daunting task, but one that will define their season in the weeks ahead.
On a night when records tumbled and the gulf between top and bottom was laid bare, Bayern Munich’s relentless pursuit of greatness took center stage. The Bundesliga’s new single-season goal kings march on, eyes fixed firmly on more silverware—and perhaps even more milestones before the final whistle blows on this remarkable campaign.