Bayern Munich are continuing their pre-season preparations under new head coach Vincent Kompany, having recently secured a 2-1 win against Lyon in their opening friendly match after just three training sessions together[1].
They are set to face Tottenham Hotspur, the reigning Europa League champions, in the Telekom Cup at the Allianz Arena on Thursday, 7 August 2025. This match is considered an important test for Bayern ahead of their first competitive fixture of the season against VfB Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on 16 August. Kompany emphasized the team’s determination to be “physically ready for the first games” despite the short pre-season, noting the good spirit among the squad[1].
The confirmed line-up for Bayern against Tottenham features: Neuer; Kimmich, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Goretzka, Laimer; Olise, Coman, Diaz; Kane. The substitutes include Ulreich, Urbig, Kim, Bischof, Guerreiro, Boey, Wanner, Kiala, Mike, Chavez, Kusi-Asare, Karl, Santos, and Dalpiaz[5].
On the transfer front, Bayern Munich has been active this summer. Recent arrivals include Luis Díaz from Liverpool, Tom Bischof from Hoffenheim, and Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen. There have also been several returns from loan and permanent deals for players such as Chrislain Matsima (Monaco) and Cédric Zesiger (Wolfsburg). Outgoings feature Dion Beljo to Dinamo Zagreb, Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool, and Nordi Mukiele back to PSG after his loan ended[2][6].
Transfer rumors continue to swirl, with persistent talks around Matthijs de Ligt potentially moving to Manchester United, though the two clubs have yet to reach an agreement. There is also speculation regarding Alphonso Davies, but reports of a free transfer agreement with Real Madrid have been denied[4].