Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98 LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Bayern München face Darmstadt 98 in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
FC Bayern München 8 - 0 SV Darmstadt 1898
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:25
Match ends, FC Bayern München 8, Darmstadt 0.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:22
Second Half ends, FC Bayern München 8, Darmstadt 0.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:22
Attempt missed. Mathys Tel (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Eric Choupo-Moting.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:22
Attempt blocked. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Müller with a headed pass.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:22
Attempt saved. Tim Skarke (Darmstadt) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:20
Foul by Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:20
Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Pavlovic (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Eric Choupo-Moting.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:18
Goal! FC Bayern München 8, Darmstadt 0. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Leroy Sané with a through ball.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:15
Attempt missed. Eric Choupo-Moting (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Thomas Müller.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:14
Foul by Mathys Tel (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:14
Attempt saved. Thomas Müller (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Frans Krätzig.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:14
Attempt saved. Mathys Tel (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Frans Krätzig.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:13
Foul by Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:12
Foul by Mathys Tel (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:09
Thomas Müller (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:09
Foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:07
Foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:07
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Aleksandar Pavlovic replaces Jamal Musiala.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:07
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Eric Choupo-Moting replaces Konrad Laimer.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:07
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Mathys Tel replaces Matthijs de Ligt.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:06
Goal! FC Bayern München 7, Darmstadt 0. Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Thomas Müller with a through ball.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:05
Mathias Honsak (Darmstadt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:04
Foul by Kim Min-Jae (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:04
Substitution, Darmstadt. Thomas Isherwood replaces Christoph Klarer.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:01
Goal! FC Bayern München 6, Darmstadt 0. Thomas Müller (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Noussair Mazraoui with a cross.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
16:00
Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt) is shown the yellow card.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:59
Goal! FC Bayern München 5, Darmstadt 0. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from more than 35 yards to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Thomas Müller following a fast break.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:56
Offside, FC Bayern München. Konrad Laimer tries a through ball, but Frans Krätzig is caught offside.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:56
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Frans Krätzig replaces Alphonso Davies.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:56
Substitution, FC Bayern München. Thomas Müller replaces Kingsley Coman.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:54
Goal! FC Bayern München 4, Darmstadt 0. Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kingsley Coman.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:54
Substitution, Darmstadt. Emir Karic replaces Tobias Kempe.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:54
Substitution, Darmstadt. Bartol Franjic replaces Marvin Mehlem.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:50
Goal! FC Bayern München 3, Darmstadt 0. Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Harry Kane following a set piece situation.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:50
Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:48
Attempt missed. Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a fast break.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:46
Goal! FC Bayern München 2, Darmstadt 0. Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Konrad Laimer.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:45
Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Tim Skarke.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:45
Attempt blocked. Matthijs de Ligt (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Konrad Laimer.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:44
Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Christoph Zimmermann.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:44
Attempt blocked. Kingsley Coman (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leroy Sané.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:41
Goal! FC Bayern München 1, Darmstadt 0. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Noussair Mazraoui with a cross.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:40
Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Matthias Bader.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:41
Attempt blocked. Noussair Mazraoui (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:40
Attempt saved. Matthijs de Ligt (FC Bayern München) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leroy Sané with a cross.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:40
Matthias Bader (Darmstadt) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:40
Foul by Matthias Bader (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:40
Attempt blocked. Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jamal Musiala.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:38
Attempt blocked. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:36
Foul by Tobias Kempe (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:36
Foul by Tim Skarke (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:35
Second Half begins FC Bayern München 0, Darmstadt 0.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:35
Substitution, Darmstadt. Mathias Honsak replaces Fabian Schnellhardt.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:20
First Half ends, FC Bayern München 0, Darmstadt 0.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:20
Offside, Darmstadt. Matthias Bader tries a through ball, but Tim Skarke is caught offside.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:20
Foul by Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:20
Fabian Schnellhardt (Darmstadt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:19
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:18
Substitution, Darmstadt. Christoph Zimmermann replaces Luca Pfeiffer.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:17
Offside, FC Bayern München. Jamal Musiala tries a through ball, but Leroy Sané is caught offside.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:16
Attempt missed. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kingsley Coman with a cross.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:18
Attempt saved. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamal Musiala.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:13
Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Tobias Kempe.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:13
Attempt blocked. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:13
Matej Maglica (Darmstadt) is shown the red card.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:12
Foul by Matej Maglica (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:12
Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:11
Foul by Tim Skarke (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:10
Matthijs de Ligt (FC Bayern München) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:10
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:08
Foul by Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:08
Attempt saved. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luca Pfeiffer with a through ball.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:06
Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Matej Maglica.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:08
Attempt missed. Luca Pfeiffer (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Matthias Bader with a cross.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:01
Attempt missed. Kingsley Coman (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
15:03
Attempt missed. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Fabian Nürnberger with a headed pass.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:57
Attempt saved. Tim Skarke (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:57
Attempt saved. Matthijs de Ligt (FC Bayern München) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leroy Sané.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:55
Kingsley Coman (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:54
Tobias Kempe (Darmstadt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:53
Attempt missed. Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:52
VAR Decision: Card upgraded Klaus Gjasula (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:53
Klaus Gjasula (Darmstadt) is shown the red card.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:52
VAR Decision: No Penalty FC Bayern München.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:51
Klaus Gjasula (Darmstadt) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:52
Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:51
Attempt blocked. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:48
Foul by Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:49
Attempt missed. Matej Maglica (Darmstadt) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Marvin Mehlem.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:45
Foul by Alphonso Davies (FC Bayern München).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:44
Attempt saved. Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:44
Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Marcel Schuhen.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:57
Attempt saved. Alphonso Davies (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Leroy Sané.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:42
Foul by Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:41
Foul by Matthias Bader (Darmstadt).
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:41
Alphonso Davies (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:37
Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Marcel Schuhen.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:37
Attempt saved. Leroy Sané (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:38
Attempt saved. Luca Pfeiffer (Darmstadt) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tobias Kempe.
Bayern München vs Darmstadt 98
14:37
Attempt blocked. Tobias Kempe (Darmstadt) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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