Jamal Musiala collapses again during Bayern Munich friendly match
20 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:38 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Jamal Musiala collapsed during a friendly match between Bayern Munich and Heidenheim on August 15, 2026. The incident occurred in the 66th minute shortly after he was substituted onto the field. Teammates surrounded Musiala as medical staff attended to him, and he was later able to walk off the pitch, appearing dazed. This is the second consecutive game that Musiala has been unable to finish due to a similar incident, raising alarms about his health. The Bayern Munich medical team is set to investigate the cause of these episodes.
- •Musiala collapsed in the 66th minute of the match.
- •He had played only five minutes after being substituted on.
- •Teammates expressed concern as the medical staff attended to him.
- •Musiala was able to walk off but looked dazed after the incident.
- •This follows a previous collapse during another game.
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Jamal Musiala’s career not considered at risk by Bayern after absence seizure diagnosis
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- 10:00 PMESPN — Bayern's Musiala suffering from 'treatable seizures'
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jamal Musiala health issues, explained: Why Bayern Munich star's 'absence seizures' cause him to faint
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich star opens up about health challenge following collapse
- 7:45 PMBavarian Football Works — Jamal Musiala collapses once again during Bayern Munich friendly - Bavarian Football Works
- 7:43 PMCBS Sports — Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala reveals neurological condition resulting in multiple collapses on pitch
"Germany footballer Jamal Musiala's career is not at risk after he was diagnosed with absence seizures, Bayern Munich sources told dpa on Wednesday. The 23-year-old collapsed on the pitch in Bayern's 4-2 friendly win at second-tier Heidenheim on Tuesday, having done the same in Saturday's 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig.
"Germany footballer Jamal Musiala's career is not at risk after he was diagnosed with absence seizures, Bayern Munich sources told dpa on Wednesday. The 23-year-old collapsed on the pitch in Bayern's 4-2 friendly win at second-tier Heidenheim on Tuesday, having done the same in Saturday's 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig.
"For the second time in just a matter of days, Jamal Musiala suddenly collapsed during Bayern Munich's 4-2 friendly win over 1. FC Heidenheim on Tuesday.A similar incident occurred during Bayern's 3-1 ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:38 AMJamal Musiala’s career not considered at risk by Bayern after absence seizure diagnosis
Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch for the second time in a matter of days during Bayern Munich’s 4-2 friendly win over 1. FC Heidenheim on Tuesday, having also suffered a similar incident in Satu...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:48 AMBayern back Musiala to stay at highest level after seizures diagnosis
Germany footballer Jamal Musiala's career is not at risk after he was diagnosed with absence seizures, Bayern Munich sources told dpa on Wednesday. The 23-year-old collapsed on the pitch in Bayern's 4-2 friendly win at second-tier Heidenheim on Tuesday, having done the same in Saturday's 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:33 AMMusiala's career not at risk from seizures, Bayern sources say
Germany footballer Jamal Musiala's career is not at risk after he was diagnosed with absence seizures, Bayern Munich sources told dpa on Wednesday. The 23-year-old collapsed on the pitch in Bayern's 4-2 friendly win at second-tier Heidenheim on Tuesday, having done the same in Saturday's 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig.
- ESPNAug 18, 2026, 10:00 PMBayern's Musiala suffering from 'treatable seizures'
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from "treatable absence seizures" after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:25 PMJamal Musiala health issues, explained: Why Bayern Munich star's 'absence seizures' cause him to faint
Musiala has collapsed during play in two different matches as Bayern Munich prepare for the upcoming season, sparking serious concerns about his future on the pitch.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:46 PMBayern Munich star opens up about health challenge following collapse
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala has spoken out about what he's been suffering from, which has led him to collapse on the field during back-to-back friendlies.
- Bavarian Football WorksAug 18, 2026, 7:45 PMJamal Musiala collapses once again during Bayern Munich friendly - Bavarian Football Works
The FC Bayern star was immediately substituted.
- CBS SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:43 PMBayern Munich star Jamal Musiala reveals neurological condition resulting in multiple collapses on pitch
The Bayern Munich star collapsed twice in four days
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:35 PMMusiala collapses during match for second time
Bayern Munich say Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala will "speak out" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 7:33 PMMusiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Bayern Munich say Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala will "speak out" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:24 PMBayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapses for second straight match
For a second straight time, Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala has collapsed on the field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:07 PMJamal Musiala explains recent collapses
For the second time in just a matter of days, Jamal Musiala suddenly collapsed during Bayern Munich's 4-2 friendly win over 1. FC Heidenheim on Tuesday.A similar incident occurred during Bayern's 3-1 ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:46 PMMusiala Concern Deepens After Second Collapse in Four Days
Concerns over Jamal Musiala’s health have grown after the Bayern Munich star collapsed on the pitch for the second time in just a few days.Musiala went down shortly after being introduced during Bay...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:11 PM⚠️Alarm in Munich: Musiala faints again mid-match
Alarm bells are ringing again over Jamal Musiala’s health. Just a few days after collapsing in the Telekom Cup against RB Leipzig, the German international has suffered a similar episode again durin...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:10 PMBayern Munich star Jamal Musiala collapses for second straight game
For the second time in four days, Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has collapsed during a game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:34 PMJamal Musiala collapses once again during Bayern Munich friendly
The FC Bayern star was immediately substituted.
- Sky Sports—Musiala shares health update after second in-game collapse
Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days.
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