Die Roten & Die Mannschaft

Ismail Saibari is the sixth player since data collection began (2004/05) to record two assists in his Bundesliga debut, following Luis Diaz, Robbie Kruse, Shinji Ono, Toni Kroos, and Diego (all with 2 each). [Opta]

Bayern open the Bundesliga campaign with a comfortable win.

Bayern XI against VfB Stuttgart.

Bundesliga is back!

Matchday 1

FC Bayern vs. VfB Stuttgart
at Allianz Arena

Kick-off:
Munich time: 20.30
New Delhi time: 00.00
Jakarta time: 01.30

Bayern's campaign in the Champions League.

Final training session ahead of tomorrow's game. Jamal Musiala is back in team training, but won't be in the squad.

Official: Bryan Zaragoza has left FC Bayern and joined Espanyol on a season-long loan deal with an option/obligation to buy.

Christoph Freund: "Bryan has gained diverse experiences at his various clubs over the past two years. He will now continue to develop in his familiar environment of La Liga."

Official: João Palhinha has left FC Bayern and completed a permanent move to Benfica. Benfica confirm in the press release that they signed Palhinha for €14m fixed plus €5m add-ons.

After the game against Heidenheim, Jürgen Klopp called Jamal Musiala, asked him about his health and showed him support. The new Germany head coach wanted to give Musiala a good feeling, encourage him, and make it clear to him: “You are a central part of my plans for the future. We are counting on you, and we will help you.”

Musiala was impressed by Klopp's words. [SportBild]

Jamal Musiala will not be included in the squad against Stuttgart on Friday. A decision has been made. A possible comeback date is on 5 September against Schalke 04. [Bild]