Bayern Munich rallies to 4-2 win in friendly ahead of Supercup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

FC Bayern Munich secured a 4-2 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim in a friendly match on August 18, showcasing a strong second half after trailing 2-1 at halftime. Key players Harry Kane, Dayot Upamecano, and Michael Olise returned to action following the World Cup, with Upamecano starting the match. Heidenheim initially dominated, but Bayern's substitutions in the second half revitalized their performance, leading to goals from Arijon Ibrahimović, Luis Díaz, and Nathaniel Brown. The match served as a critical warm-up for Bayern as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on August 20.
- •Bayern trailed 2-1 at halftime against Heidenheim.
- •Kane, Upamecano, and Olise made their first appearances since the World Cup.
- •Bayern scored three goals in the second half to complete the comeback.
- •The Supercup match against Dortmund is scheduled for August 20.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — How Bayern found their rhythm for the Supercup with Kane, Upamecano & Olise
"FC Bayern managed to impressively turn around a hard-fought and beneficial final friendly before the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Having trailed 2-1 at the break, the G...
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