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Bayern Munich travels to face VFL Osnabrück in the DFB-Pokal

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Bayern Munich travels to face VFL Osnabrück in the DFB-Pokal

Summary

Bayern Munich begins its DFB-Pokal campaign on Wednesday with a first-round match against VFL Osnabrück at Stadion an der Bremer Brücke. Kick-off for the fixture is scheduled for 7:45pm BST. Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany confirmed that Jonas Urbig will start in goal, while Manuel Neuer rests. The visiting side remains without Serge Gnabry due to an adductor injury, and Sacha Boey is excluded from the squad. VFL Osnabrück enters the contest following a 1-0 win against VFL Bochum and plans to field a full-strength lineup. Jamal Musiala has returned to training for Bayern Munich, though his participation in the match remains uncertain.

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Status Watch

•The DFB-Pokal match takes place Wednesday at 7:45pm BST at Stadion an der Bremer Brücke.
•Jonas Urbig will start in goal for Bayern Munich with Manuel Neuer rested.
•VFL Osnabrück plans to field its strongest available roster for the cup tie.
•Serge Gnabry remains unavailable for Bayern Munich due to an adductor injury.
•Jamal Musiala is back in training but unlikely to start for the visitors.

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Bayern Munich is set to begin their DFB Pokal journey with a face-off against the VFL Osnabrück on Wednesday.Manager Vincent Kompany said that Bayern Munich are mentally prepared for a real battle ag...
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