On July 30, 2026 Bayern Munich came up against amateur regional club Rottach‑Egern in a closed‑door pre‑season friendly.
The German outfit routed 15 goals and held a shutout.
Nathaniel Brown earned his senior debut, and Aleksandar Pavlović rejoined after a extended injury spell.
The game gave preliminary assessment drills for players who will travel to the World Cup.
Pavlović said he feels ready to go on the offensive again following season.
Bayern leveraged the match to try out tactics and gauge fitness before the upcoming season kicks off.