Vincent Kompany's Bayern stumble in season opener against third‑tier Wiesbaden

Under the modest floodlights of Wiesbaden’s Stadion an der Wiese, a youthful Bayern München side assembled by Vincent Kompany stepped onto the pitch, only to watch the German champions stumble as they fell 2-1 to the third‑division hosts in their season‑opening friendly.

The German champions, fielding a youthful eleven, were beaten 2-1 by third‑division Wiesbaden in the friendly. The result was described as a false note to the new season preparation.

Bij Bayern were still missing a number of WK-gangers, who remained on holiday as the squad assembled for the match. Their continued vacation meant the side could not field its full international roster.