On July 30, 2026 Bayern Munich met amateur modest club Rottach‑Egern in a closed‑door pre‑season friendly.
The German side routed 15 goals and held a shutout.
Nathaniel Brown earned his first senior appearance, and Aleksandar Pavlović rejoined after a prolonged rehab.
The match gave initial performance checks for players who will travel to the World Cup.
Pavlović said he feels eager to attack again upcoming campaign.
Bayern leveraged the match to test new formations and measure stamina before the new campaign begins.