RB Salzburg vs Bayern: Bayern sweep to 5–0 victory as Lennart Karl grabs double

SALZBURG: Bayern Munich continued their impressive start to 2026 with a dominant 5–0 victory over RB Salzburg on Tuesday in chilly conditions, with 17‑year‑old Lennart Karl starring by scoring twice after coming off the bench.
The match took place as a part of Bayern’s winter preparations, which saw Karl come to life in the second half, netting his goals in the 71st and 87th minutes and even creating a third for teammate Felipe Chavez. Bayern’s first came from defender Hiroki Ito just before the break, and midfielder Tom Bischof wrapped up the scoring deep into stoppage time.

Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany rotated his squad heavily at halftime, but the change did nothing to dull Munich’s attacking threat. Salzburg struggled to handle Bayern’s movement and incisive play, and despite the festive atmosphere among supporters, the hosts found themselves well outplayed from the outset.

Lennart Karl hit the 'Calma' celebration after scoring for Bayern Munich today.

He recently admitted his dream to play for Real Madrid. 👀pic.twitter.com/T2HYU9mEG5

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) January 6, 2026

The game drew additional attention off the pitch: Lennart Karl’s recent comments naming another club as his “dream destination” sparked a backlash from a portion of Bayern fans on social media, with many criticizing the youngster despite his standout performance here.

Key Moments

45′+1 – Hiroki Ito opens the scoring before the break.

71′ & 87′ – Karl doubles up with two goals as Bayern ramp up control

75′ – Karl assists Felipe Chavez to extend the lead further

90′+ – Tom Bischof adds the fifth to seal the emphatic win.

Lineups

RB Salzburg: Alexander Schlager, Jannik Schuster, Kouakou Gadou, Frans Krätzig, Tim Trummer, Karim Konaté, Soumaïla Diabaté, Sota Kitano, Clement Bischoff, Mads Bidstrup, Edmund Baidoo.

Bayern Munich: Jonas Urbig, Cassiano Kiala, Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic, Raphaël Guerreiro, David Daiber, Leon Goretzka, Harry Kane, Wisdom Mike, Michael Olise.

What is next?

Bayern’s strong showing overseas sends a clear message as they prepare for the Bundesliga restart, while Salzburg will look to regroup after a tough defensive display.