Bayern Munich faces RB Leipzig in Telekom Cup amid transfer history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Bayern Munich is playing RB Leipzig in the Telekom Cup on August 14, 2026, as part of a friendly match connected to transfer agreements between the two clubs. This friendly stems from Julian Nagelsmann's transfer from RB Leipzig to Bayern in 2021, with €3 million still owed to Leipzig, part of which will be covered by the match proceeds. A second friendly is also planned related to Max Eberl's transfer from Leipzig to Munich in 2024. If the match ends in a draw, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.
- •Match between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig takes place on August 14, 2026.
- •Game proceeds help settle outstanding transfer fees owed by Bayern Munich.
- •A second friendly related to Max Eberl's transfer is planned for the future.
- •If tied, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Remembering exactly why Bayern Munich is playing RB Leipzig in the Telekom Cup
"A Bavarian always pays his debts — FC Bayern owes RB Leipzig some games.
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