Bayern Munich's friendly win clouded by Musiala injury scare
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in a friendly match on August 15 at Allianz Arena. The game was overshadowed by a late incident involving Jamal Musiala, who collapsed on the pitch after previously struggling with a leg injury. He was able to leave the field on foot, causing a sigh of relief among fans and teammates. Lewis Díaz scored in the first half, with Brajan Gruda equalizing for Leipzig in the second. New defender Nathaniel Brown and forward Ismael Saibari also had key contributions, with Brown scoring Bayern's second goal. Bayern’s competitive season kicks off next week against Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup.
- •Bayern Munich defeats RB Leipzig 3-1 in a friendly match.
- •Jamal Musiala suffered an injury scare late in the game.
- •Lewis Díaz opened the scoring; Brajan Gruda equalized for Leipzig.
- •Nathaniel Brown scored Bayern's second goal.
- •Bayern begins the competitive season against Borussia Dortmund next week.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Musiala sparks scare as he collapses on the pitch in Bayern friendly
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Musiala worries overshadow Bayern's friendly win over Leipzig
"An incident with Jamal Musiala overshadowed Bayern Munich's 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig on Saturday. The Germany playmaker, who broke his leg in July 2025 and has struggled for full fitness since, suddenly fell to the pitch late on in the game.
"Jamal Musiala gave Bayern Munich fans a scare during a friendly match held this Saturday (15) at the Allianz Arena.The German midfielder collapsed on the pitch in the closing stages of the match again...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:22 PMMusiala sparks scare as he collapses on the pitch in Bayern friendly
Jamal Musiala gave Bayern Munich fans a scare during a friendly match held this Saturday (15) at the Allianz Arena.The German midfielder collapsed on the pitch in the closing stages of the match again...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:48 PMMusiala worries overshadow Bayern's friendly win over Leipzig
An incident with Jamal Musiala overshadowed Bayern Munich's 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig on Saturday. The Germany playmaker, who broke his leg in July 2025 and has struggled for full fitness since, suddenly fell to the pitch late on in the game.
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