Bayern Munich made a remarkable start to their preseason with a dominant 27-0 victory over FC Rottach-Egern, a ninth-tier German team. The match saw outstanding performances from several players, with Jamal Musiala, Marcel Sabitzer, and 18-year-old Mathys Tel all scoring five goals each, while Serge Gnabry contributed three goals. New signing Raphael Guerreiro made an impressive debut, finding the net twice. Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman added goals in the closing moments of the game to complete the overwhelming win. This result surpassed Bayern’s previous encounter with Rottach-Egern in 2019 when they won 23-0.
Off the field, Bayern Munich had a busy day as well. They announced the signing of Kim Min-Jae from Napoli shortly before the game, adding a towering and versatile defender who played a key role in Napoli’s first Serie A title in thirty years. In addition, former FC Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund was appointed to the same position at Bayern, bringing further changes to the club.
It is worth noting that Bayern’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidžić, was dismissed after securing their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title on the final day of the season. In a dramatic finish, Bayern overtook Borussia Dortmund to claim the title, thanks to a late goal from Musiala combined with Dortmund’s draw against Mainz.
Looking ahead, Bayern Munich has high-profile friendlies against Premier League champions Manchester City and Liverpool on their schedule before the start of the Bundesliga season. Their first official match of the season will be against RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup on August 12 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The Bundesliga campaign will commence on August 18 with an away match against Werder Bremen.
