Bayern Munich may have walked away with a 1-0 victory against Wolfsburg, but don’t let the scoreline fool you—this was a match that exposed serious cracks in the Bavarian armor.

From the opening whistle, Wolfsburg came out fighting, as if their Bundesliga survival depended on it (which, frankly, it does). The home side peppered Bayern’s goal with relentless attacks, leaving the visitors scrambling to keep their heads above water. It was against the run of play that Michael Olise unleashed a stunning screamer to snatch all three points, but the underlying stats tell a much grimmer story for FC Bayern.

According to match data shared by @iMiaSanMia, Wolfsburg dominated the shot count, though Bayern managed more efforts on target. The expected goals (xG) figures are particularly damning: Wolfsburg racked up a whopping 3.07 xG, while Bayern limped to just 1.85. Both teams missed all their big chances—Wolfsburg squandered five, Bayern two. It’s a stark reminder that even when Bayern win, they’re not always in control.

This performance is more than a one-off blip. It’s a symptom of a deeper issue in Vincent Kompany’s system. As far back as November, the team was showing signs of a slump, grinding out unfavorable results. The upcoming World Cup break offers Kompany a crucial window to diagnose what’s gone wrong and iron out the flaws before they derail the Rekordmeister’s season.

For now, Bayern fans can breathe a sigh of relief, but the warning signs are clear: this team needs more than just individual brilliance to stay on top.