Duel with the Austrian champions
Suddenly it gets loud: FC Bayern immediately puts pressure on them
Updated on January 6, 2026 – 3:20 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
The winter break is short. That’s why the German record champions only complete one test before things get serious again in the Bundesliga. The live ticker.
FC Bayern is having its dress rehearsal before the start of the competitive Bundesliga game. The undefeated autumn champions are visiting the 17-time Austrian champions FC Red Bull Salzburg. It is the German record champions’ only test during the short winter break.
15th minute of play – Currently not much is happening here after the first initial swing. Bayern have significantly more possession of the ball, but are not yet converting it into further scoring chances.
8th minute of the game – Almost the same situation on the other side: Sōta Kitano finishes at Bayern’s penalty area, but misses just like his compatriot did against the opponent.
6th minute of the game – The first half chance to score for Bayern: The ball comes via a detour to Hiroki Itō in the Salzburg penalty area. The Japanese first lets an opponent get out, then takes the shot – but misses it by two or three meters.
5th minute of play – Very strong: Wisdom Mike pushes his way to the edge of the penalty area, the audience goes along with it. The teenager lays there on Harry Kane. But the attacker doesn’t finish.
1st minute of play – The game is on! And it starts with a second check for FC Bayern. Seconds after kick-off, Hiroki Ito remains lying on the ground after a duel and is holding his left leg, his face contorted in pain. Fortunately, the defender can continue.
Before the match – This is how FC Bayern starts:
Before the match – Dayot Upamecano and Konrad Laimer will see their former club again. Both professionals wore the Salzburg jersey from 2015 to 2017.
Before the match – The two teams met last year. Bayern clearly won 6-0 and are once again favorites.