On July 30, 2026 Bayern Munich met amateur regional club Rottach‑Egern in a closed‑door pre‑season friendly.
The German side routed 15 goals and held a nil.
Nathaniel Brown earned his first senior appearance, and Aleksandar Pavlović came back after a long injury layoff.
The game gave initial performance checks for players who will travel to the World Cup.
Pavlović said he feels eager to press forward again upcoming campaign.
Bayern leveraged the match to test new formations and gauge fitness before the next season starts.