Michael Olise’s curling strike secured a narrow Bundesliga victory for Bayern Munich against Wolfsburg. Harry Kane missed a penalty earlier in the match for the already-crowned champions. The defeat increases the pressure on Wolfsburg, who are threatened with relegation.
Olise’s Strike Secures Win for Bayern
Bayern Munich were second best for most of the contest. They appeared lethargic following their Champions League semi-final loss to Paris St-Germain. Olise was fouled in the box by Konstantinos Koulierakis, leading to Kane’s missed penalty in the 35th minute.
Kane slipped slightly as he took the penalty and blasted the ball wide. Olise broke the deadlock in the 56th minute. He cut in from the right and bent the ball over Wolfsburg keeper Kamil Grabara.
Wolfsburg’s Relegation Battle Intensifies
Wolfsburg are third bottom in the table, occupying the relegation play-off spot. They are only ahead of St Pauli on goal difference. They are three points clear of 18th-placed Heidenheim.
Wolfsburg dominated against Vincent Kompany’s men and had 17 attempts on goal. Christian Eriksen, Denis Vavro and Patrick Wimmer all came close for Wolfsburg before the break, forcing fine saves from Jonas Urbig. Mattias Svanberg had the chance to net a late leveller, but his strike rattled the right post with two minutes remaining.
The Decisive Final Game
- Olise has scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga this season
- Michael Olise scored a sublime curling strike
- Harry Kane missed a penalty
Defeat means Wolfsburg’s fight to avoid automatic relegation will now come down to a blockbuster final game of the season at St Pauli. Victory would give Dieter-Klaus Hecking’s side a second chance at survival through the relegation-promotion play-off.