Bayern Munich have started the 2025/26 season strongly across domestic and European competitions. In the Bundesliga, Michael Olise’s outstanding form and goalscoring prowess have propelled Bayern to the top of the table after two matchdays, including a brace in a 6-0 victory over Leipzig and a decisive goal in a 3-2 win at Augsburg. Olise, last season’s Rookie of the Year and top assist provider, currently leads the Bundesliga in goals, shots, sprints, and intensive runs. Alongside Harry Kane—who scored a hat-trick—and Luis Díaz, Bayern’s attacking unit is among the most formidable in Europe[3][4].
The club’s Champions League fixture list has been confirmed. Bayern open their campaign at home against Chelsea on 17 September 2025, followed by matches against Pafos, Club Brugge, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Sporting Lisbon, Union Saint-Gilloise, and PSV Eindhoven. The group includes challenging away trips to Paris and London before wrapping up away to PSV at the end of January 2026[1].
Transfer news has also made headlines, as Bayern agreed a deal to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson on loan on deadline day, reinforcing their attacking options. The club is also reportedly eyeing other reinforcements, with Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi on their radar after his summer move to Liverpool fell through. With Guehi’s contract expiring at the end of the season, Bayern, along with Barcelona and Real Madrid, are considering a potential move when he becomes available for free in the summer of 2026[4][5].
In addition, club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has reaffirmed Bayern’s ambitions for the new season, emphasizing unity within the board and a focus on domestic and European success[6].