Quick Read
- Bayern Munich defeated Werder Bremen 3-0 in a Bundesliga match on February 14, 2026.
- Harry Kane scored two goals, reaching a milestone of 500 career goals.
- Leon Goretzka scored Bayern’s third goal in the 70th minute.
- Werder Bremen extended their winless streak to 11 Bundesliga matches.
- Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was replaced at half-time due to a calf problem.
BREMEN (Azat TV) – Bayern Munich delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen at the Wohninvest Weserstadion on February 14, 2026, a result that largely aligned with comprehensive pre-match analyses and expert predictions. The Bundesliga clash saw Harry Kane net two goals, taking his career tally to 500, while Leon Goretzka added another, solidifying Bayern’s position at the top of the league table and extending Werder Bremen’s winless streak.
Ahead of the fixture, sports analysts had extensively highlighted Bayern Munich’s formidable form, including a recent 5-1 win over Hoffenheim and a DFB-Pokal semi-final berth secured with a 2-0 victory against RB Leipzig. Conversely, Werder Bremen’s struggles were well-documented, with the club languishing in the relegation play-off spot, winless since November 7, 2025, and possessing one of the league’s weakest attacks. These contrasting narratives set the stage for a match where Bayern was widely expected to dominate, and they duly delivered.
Bayern Munich Maintains Bundesliga Momentum
The match unfolded largely as anticipated, with Bayern Munich asserting control early on. England captain Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) confirmed a foul on teenager Lennart Karl by Werder midfielder Senne Lynen. Just three minutes later, Kane doubled Bayern’s lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box that deflected in off the post. This second goal marked a significant personal achievement for the 32-year-old striker, bringing his senior career goals for club and country to an impressive 500 in 743 games.
Despite a minor setback at half-time when goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was replaced due to a calf problem by Jonas Urbig, Bayern maintained their composure. The second half saw Leon Goretzka seal the victory in the 70th minute, drilling a shot into the bottom corner after a precise pass from Alphonso Davies. Bayern’s performance underscored their offensive prowess, having scored at least two goals in 28 of their last 29 Bundesliga matches, a statistic frequently cited in pre-game previews.
Werder Bremen Grapples with Relegation Battle
For Werder Bremen, the defeat marked their 11th consecutive Bundesliga match without a win, a grim streak that has plunged them deeper into relegation concerns. Head coach Daniel Thioune had acknowledged the monumental challenge facing his team before the match, stating, ‘If FC Bayern has a fantastic day, almost no team in the whole of Europe even has a chance.’ Post-match, Werder Bremen attacker Marco Grüll admitted his team fell victim to Bayern’s dominance, noting, ‘We managed to do that for long periods, but of course there were phases where Bayern were dominant. Nevertheless, we had our chances and if we score to make it 1-2, anything is possible.’
The club’s struggles are compounded by a lack of scoring, with Harry Kane alone having scored more goals (24) than Werder Bremen’s entire league production (22) this season. Their home form has also been a concern, with three draws and two defeats in their last five games at the Weserstadion, a venue where Bayern had not lost a league away game since March 2009, extending their winning streak there to 16 matches.
Pre-Match Expectations Met at Weserstadion
The historical context of the Bayern-Bremen rivalry, the most repeated duel in Bundesliga history with 118 matches, often favors the Bavarian giants. Pre-match team news had also indicated potential lineup changes for Bayern, with players like Jonas Urbig, Konrad Laimer, Hiroki Itō, Lennart Karl, and Jamal Musiala expected to feature, while Michael Olise was out due to yellow card accumulation. Vincent Kompany’s strategic rotations, aimed at cautious management, did not diminish the team’s overall strength or their ability to execute their game plan.
Bayern Munich’s next league challenge will be against Eintracht Frankfurt, where they aim to further extend their lead. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen faces a crucial encounter against second-bottom St Pauli, a match vital for their hopes of avoiding automatic relegation.
The decisive victory for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen not only reinforced their position as a dominant force in the Bundesliga but also served as a stark confirmation of the detailed pre-match analyses that had anticipated such an outcome, underscoring the predictable, yet relentless, nature of their pursuit of the league title.