Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

Vincent Kompany has been handling it very cleverly, using the same players consistently, so everyone knows how to work together. Of course, as we approach the end of the year, you see this small squad is lacking the advantage of depth, and they're getting tired. You saw it in the last few games, conceding first and having to fight to come back in the match.

As part of this project, a pilot trial for a Park & Ride solution at the FC Bayern Campus will be carried out for selected home games at the Allianz Arena. You will have the opportunity to park your vehicle at the Campus and take shuttle buses to the Allianz Arena and back to the Campus after the game in a convenient and stress-free manner. The Restaurant 1900 on the Campus will be open at the relevant times.

FC Bayern visit 1. FC Heidenheim on Sunday (17:30 CET) - and face opponents who have made notable progress lately. Following two heavy defeats, coach Frank Schmidt changed the formation to make his team more solid and compact. Since then, Heidenheim look more aggressive and clearer in their patterns again - and more awkward to play against. What that means for the upcoming encounter, what principles are behind Schmidt's approach and what the priorities are for the Munich men are revealed in the opposition profile.

With the launch of a new partnership between FC Bayern and the Bavarian Football Association (BFV), graduates of jointly developed courses will in future receive not only the club's internal training qualification but also the official UEFA C and B licences, which are otherwise awarded and assessed exclusively by the regional associations. The German champions have been heavily involved in international coach training since 2016

Today, Ballisager plays for Bayern Munich, the club that brings together the many strands of her experience. "Here, I've found what I really like," she says. "Precision, possession, physical presence, tactical discipline." Elements she learned on her travels all come together here. At 1.71 metres tall, she commands the centre of defence - composed, efficient and unobtrusive. And that's also true of the national team: more than 70 international caps speak for themselves. There, Ballisager is vice-captain, behind a certain Pernille Harder.

Having a run like that behind you makes it easy to look ahead. "For us, it means putting the fact we picked up just one point behind us quite quickly and then trying to get another win at Heidenheim," said Max Eberl. Bayern have had an "outstanding calendar year so far", continued the board member for sport. The 2-2 draw against the Rhine side can't tarnish that.

Bayern Munich's draw against Mainz 05 raises questions about the club's defensive issues. A heap of wasted chances led to a near-death experience for Die Roten at home against last-place Mainz 05. Harry Kane came up at the right moment to salvage a point, but it was far from an encouraging performance. The biggest concern was not the efficiency of the attack, as the opposition's keeper, Daniel Batz, pulled eight outstanding saves.

Pernille Harder continues to set the benchmark in Danish football by being named the country's Player of the Year for a record ninth time in 2025. The forward received her award on Sunday ahead of FC Bayern Women's Bundesliga game against Hamburg at the FC Bayern Campus. The 33-year-old helped Bayern to a first-ever domestic double in 2024/25 and also won the Supercup

"It is TRUE: A Championship club, Southampton, have an eye on Daniel Peretz. "The Israeli international is currently on loan at Hamburg SV. Bayern sent him out on loan to get playing time; now they're searching for a new club for him, and Southampton are a club that is interested. "It would be a very good experience for him, potentially in the Premier League if Southampton get promoted this season."

Given Bayern's current form, we'd be quite happy for the 2025 Bundesliga year to last a little longer. Vincent Kompany's side have picked up a total of 37 points from their first 13 Bundesliga games - a record that equals the previous one set by the Munich men themselves in 2015/16. Harry Kane and Co. are actually undefeated in 22 league games stretching back to last season (18 wins, four draws).

Yet she is only 19 years old and currently playing her third professional season. Despite her great success, anyone who talks to her hears no trace of arrogance. "I still have a lot to learn," she says with a sincerity that leaves no room for complacency. There is no doubt in her voice, but rather the knowledge that the path she is on is far from over.

Privately, it was pretty easy, I've settled in very well. I can quickly adapt to a new environment - like in Germany, and now it's the same here. I had a lot of time to prepare this summer. In terms of football, it always takes some time to get used to a new team, new teammates, a new coach, a new club. But I feel very much at ease at the club and in the dressing room now.

Yes, Bernd Rauch, the vice-president in charge of basketball at the time, really wanted me. But I said that I needed to know whether Uli Hoeneß, as president, was also behind the move. Bernd rang him immediately and put the phone on speaker. But instead of Marko Pešić, Mr Hoeneß understood the name Micky Stevic, who was head of sport at 1860 at the time, and yelled into the phone that Bernd could forget it.