Bayern deliver message with 8-0 rout, says coach Flick

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v Schalke 04 - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - September 18, 2020 Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick and Robert Lewandowski pose with trophies before the match REUTERS/Michael Dalder

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Bayern Munich delivered a message to the rest of the Bundesliga that the treble winners are in superb form, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday following an 8-0 demolition of Schalke 04 in their season opener.

Bayern started their league campaign with a bang as they scored three times by the 31st minute to kill off the game with their stunning pace and deadly finishing.