Bundesliga kicks off: Bayern’s starting XI to face Leipzig | OneFootball

Bayern hosts RB Leipzig on Friday evening at the Allianz Arena. The 2025/26 Bundesliga season kicks off at 8:30 PM. Which starting lineup will coach Vincent Kompany choose?

The Munich team has had a short preparation period due to the Club World Cup. Nevertheless, Vincent Kompany was able to assess in three test matches who he wants to rely on this Friday evening against RB Leipzig. However, the Belgian cannot rely on the full squad. Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Tom Bischof are still missing for Munich.

The Belgian already hinted at the press conference on Friday before the match against the Saxons that he would stick with the same lineup as in the Supercup in Stuttgart. And so it happens. Manuel Neuer is traditionally between the posts, the back four consists of Josip Stanisic, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, and Konrad Laimer. Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka form the center, with Luis Díaz, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise, and Harry Kane in attack.

Bayern's starting lineup at a glance: Neuer – Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer – Kimmich, Goretzka – Díaz, Gnabry, Olise – Kane

Bayern in strong form ahead of Leipzig

Despite discussions about the supposedly small squad, Bayern is in strong form. In the test matches against Lyon, Tottenham, and the Grasshopper Club Zürich, they showed convincing performances. The Kompany team also played strongly in the Supercup.

Additionally, youngsters like Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare were able to prove themselves, both of whom are planned for Bayern's professional squad for the upcoming season. Karl was even considered a possible player for the starting lineup in Stuttgart, but Kompany ultimately decided on Serge Gnabry.

Logically, the record champion goes into the match on Friday evening as the favorite. Leipzig, under Ole Werner, is considered a difficult opponent to assess. Benjamin Sekso left the club for Manchester United, and according to media reports, it is supposed to be Xavi Simons' farewell match at the Allianz Arena before his move to FC Chelsea is finalized.

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