On July 30, 2026 Bayern Munich met amateur modest club Rottach‑Egern in a behind‑closed‑doors pre‑season friendly.
The German side hammered 15 goals and held a clean sheet.
Nathaniel Brown earned his first‑team debut, and Aleksandar Pavlović rejoined after a extended injury spell.
The game gave early performance checks for players who will travel to the World Cup.
Pavlović said he feels prepared to go on the offensive again next season.
Bayern leveraged the match to try out tactics and measure stamina before the upcoming season kicks off.