Bayern Munich’s Dominant Friendly Victory
Bayern Munich secured a decisive 15-0 victory against Rottach-Egern in their second pre-season friendly. The match saw summer signing Nathaniel Brown make his debut for the club. This win followed a previous defeat to Wehen Wiesbaden in their initial friendly of the 2026 summer break.
The encounter took place in Tegernsee, where Vincent Kompany’s squad demonstrated a strong performance. The first half was particularly dominant, with Arijon Ibrahimović, Felipe Chávez, and Maycon Cardozo contributing significantly to the scoreline, accounting for five of the team’s six goals before the interval.
The goal scorers for Bayern Munich included Pavić, who opened the scoring in the 8th minute with an assist from Ibrahimović. Ibrahimović then scored in the 9th minute, assisted by Cardozo. Chávez added two goals in quick succession, in the 10th and 13th minutes, with the first assisted by Sieb. Ibrahimović scored his second goal in the 45th minute, again assisted by Sieb, and Cardozo completed the first-half scoring in the 45th minute, assisted by Chávez.
Second Half Performance and World Cup Returnees
The second half saw Bayern Munich continue their attacking display, adding nine more goals without reply. Maycon Cardozo scored his second goal in the 50th minute, assisted by Chávez, who also assisted Sieb’s goal in the 51st minute. Palhinha found the net in the 56th minute, assisted by Ibrahimović. Sieb scored his second goal in the 59th minute, assisted by Bischof.
Further goals came from Sapoko Ndiaye in the 67th minute and Assomo in the 68th minute. Aleksandar Pavlović scored in the 86th minute, followed by Joshua Kimmich’s goal in the 88th minute, assisted by Cardozo. The rout was completed by 16-year-old Skender Nuraj in the 90th minute, with an assist from Pavlović.
FC Bayern München reacts during the FC Bayern München summer training camp at Stadion am Birkenmoos on July 28, 2026 in Rottach-Egern, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images” width=”960″ height=”640″ />Several players who had participated in the FIFA World Cup 2026 also featured in the match, including Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlović, and new arrival Nathaniel Brown. Their inclusion contributed to what was described as a gala team display.
Player Perspectives and Future Plans
Jonathan Tah, a defender who recently returned to Bayern Munich after Germany’s World Cup campaign, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and the atmosphere within the squad. He highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet and conveyed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating his eagerness to get started and the positive energy among his teammates.
Tah also addressed Germany’s World Cup exit, emphasizing his focus on moving forward. He mentioned analyzing past events but quickly processing them to concentrate on the present and future. His mentality aligns with the club’s expectations for daily improvement, thorough preparation, and maintaining a winning mindset as they aim for available trophies.
Vincent Kompany, the head coach, conveyed his satisfaction with the training camp at Tegernsee. He praised the conditions and acknowledged the tradition of the location for the club. Kompany indicated that the team would be heading to Asia to further elevate their pre-season preparations, noting that while some players were still away, those present were performing well.
The team’s upcoming schedule includes more friendlies in Asia. The first match is set to be against Jeju SK in Jeju on August 4, followed by a fixture against Aston Villa in Hong Kong on August 7.
Source: bundesliga.com
Arjun Sharma
Sports Reporter