Rapid Fire Start to Bundesliga Showdown

Lightning Goal Kicks Off Match

As soon as the match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern commenced, referee Daniel Siebert had barely blown the whistle when the ball found the back of the net. Within just 15 seconds, Luis Díaz gave the German record champions an early lead. This remarkable goal prompts the question: where does it stand in the history of the Bundesliga’s fastest goals?

A Flashy Combination Play

Following a long clearance from Manuel Neuer, the Bayern players launched a swift counterattack down the right flank. Serge Gnabry intercepted a poorly executed clearance from Robin Koch and delivered a pinpoint pass to the center, allowing Díaz to convert from close range.

Record-Setting Strike

The 28-year-old’s rapid goal not only marked the quickest of the current Bundesliga season but also stood as one of the earliest goals in the club’s history.

Close Call for the All-Time Fastest Goals

While Díaz’s explosive start was impressive, it fell slightly short of entering the league’s all-time best list. Official DFL statistics reveal that he missed the top ten fastest goals by a narrow margin. The record still belongs to Kevin Volland, who scored for TSG Hoffenheim against Bayern in the 2015/16 season just nine seconds into the game.

Tenth Place Tie

The tenth spot is held jointly by Mohamed Zidan (2006) and Ronald Worm (1974), both of whom netted their goals after 14 seconds. With his 15-second effort, Díaz sits just outside this elite group—an achievement that is still significant in the context of club history.

A Place Among Bayern’s Quickest Strikes

At Bayern, Díaz achieved a spot among the club’s top three fastest goals ever scored. Giovane Élber (1998) leads with an astonishing eleven-second goal, followed closely by Lothar Matthäus (1986) who scored in just 13 seconds.

Sharing the Spotlight

Díaz now shares third place with Jamal Musiala, who also found the net after exactly 15 seconds in the previous season.