Bayern Munich starts preseason with a 2-1 loss to Wiesbaden

Bayern Munich began their preseason campaign with a 2-1 defeat against SV Wehen Wiesbaden, a third-division club celebrating its centenary. The match, played in front of 12,000 spectators, saw Bayern coach Vincent Kompany field a squad composed almost entirely of young players, particularly in the first half.

Ibrahim Ati Allah opened the scoring for Wiesbaden in the 10th minute, and Lukas Schleimer added a second in the 83rd. Tom Bischof managed to equalize for Bayern from a penalty in the 57th minute. "It was a first test after a week where we trained with a very large group. Many young players were involved, and it was important that no one got injured," said Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund, describing it as a "good start."

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It was a first test after a week where we trained with a very large group. Many young players were involved, and it was important that no one got injured.

Key players such as Harry Kane were absent, having participated in the recent tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They are expected to join the team later. Loanees Sacha Boey and João Palhinha, who are considered transfer candidates, were also part of the squad and featured in the second half alongside Tom Bischof. The average age of Bayern's starting lineup was under 18, according to club data.

Despite holding their own, the young Bayern squad showed coordination issues, a common challenge for a team with many new or inexperienced players. Wiesbaden, preparing for their season opener on August 8, pressed Bayern effectively, limiting their attacking combinations. Both teams made significant substitutions at halftime in the high summer temperatures. Bayern improved in the second half and deserved their temporary equalizer, but could not maintain it. Bayern's first official match of the season will be the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on August 22.

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good start