On July 30, 2026 Bayern Munich came up against amateur modest club Rottach‑Egern in a private pre‑season friendly.
The German side routed 15 goals and held a nil.
Nathaniel Brown earned his senior debut, and Aleksandar Pavlović came back after a long injury layoff.
The fixture gave early performance checks for players who will travel to the World Cup.
Pavlović said he feels prepared to go on the offensive again following season.
Bayern employed the fixture to test new formations and gauge fitness before the upcoming season kicks off.