Herbert Hainer is banking on a sense of déjà vu at FC Bayern. Almost exactly one year after his much-noted “unbeatable” statement, the president of the record-holding champions repeated his remark during his traditional visit to Oktoberfest. Once again, Luis Díaz is at the center of attention.
The Colombian has now gone five competitive matches without directly contributing to a goal. It’s a situation that seems all too familiar to Hainer. Back in the fall of 2025, Díaz had also experienced a brief slump after a strong start to the season.
At the time, Hainer said ahead of Bayern’s Oktoberfest visit: “Once Luis Díaz starts scoring goals, we’ll be unbeatable.” A year later, the 72-year-old was confronted by BILD about his statement from back then—and showed no intention of backing down from it.
Hainer is hoping for another Díaz breakout
“You sure remembered that one. I’ll repeat that line today. We saw it last year—he had a bit of a slump at the start, and then he scored incredibly well,” Hainer explained with a smile.
In fact, after his slump at the time, Díaz went on to become one of Munich’s most important players. In his first season with Bayern, the winger tallied 26 goals and 23 assists across all competitions, playing a major role in the club’s double victory.
Hainer is now hoping for exactly that kind of development once again. “If it works out that way this time, too, then I’ll say the same thing: We’ll be unbeatable!”
The conditions for an uptick in form could be favorable. Díaz will get some much-needed rest during the upcoming extended international break and will not travel to join the Colombian national team. Recently, the 29-year-old had shown signs of fatigue following numerous appearances.
Bayern’s attacking trio is the key
While Díaz is currently waiting for his next breakthrough, Harry Kane and Michael Olise continue to deliver consistently. Kane has six goals and one assist in seven games this season, while Olise already has eight goals and four assists.
Last season’s numbers, in particular, highlight the potential of Bayern’s offense. Kane, Díaz, and Olise combined for more than 100 goals, making them a decisive factor in Munich’s success.
Hainer’s statement is, of course, meant with a wink. In reality, however, a Díaz in top form could take Bayern’s already star-studded offense to yet another level.
After the international break, the Colombian will have the opportunity to once again bring Hainer’s prediction to life. The Bayern president would obviously have no objection to a repeat of last year’s story.