Bayern enjoy winning start

BERLIN, Aug 23 (AFP): Reigning German champions Bayern Munich got the new Bundesliga season off to a perfect start with a dramatic 2-1 win over VfL Wolfsburg Friday.

Pep Guardiola's side looked sluggish early on at the Allianz Arena but took the lead after 37 minutes when Thomas Mueller poked home from Arjen Robben's cross.

The home side seemed in control when Robben scored just 67 seconds into the second half before a superb strike from Ivica Olic gave the visitors hope.

And Wolfsburg, who finished fifth last season, missed a glorious chance to steal a point when substitute Junior Malanda somehow missed from a yard out with 11 minutes remaining.

"We didn't have the ideal preparation," Robben said. "We had a lot of players at the World Cup until the end, who haven't trained much, and a lot of injuries.

"But that can't be used as an excuse. We have a super squad-the three points were the most important thing today."