Overview

• Andre Schnura, who shot to fame during Euro 2024, performed the German national anthem on saxophone before Bayern München faced RB Leipzig in Munich.
• The ceremony took place at a sold-out Allianz Arena with about 75,000 spectators for the launch of the league’s 63rd season.
• Some Bayern supporters in the Südkurve sang through the anthem, a move widely condemned on social media as disrespectful and audible on the TV broadcast.
• The DFL’s decision to feature Schnura followed his rapid post-tournament rise and a recent lull that included canceled concerts due to weaker demand.
• Bayern entered the opener favored after a Supercup win, while Ole Werner made his Bundesliga debut as RB Leipzig’s coach.