Overview
- Bayern visit RheinEnergieSTADION for a DFB-Pokal second-round tie on Wednesday after 13 straight wins across competitions.
- The run matches AC Milan’s 1992-93 mark for the best season start in Europe’s big five leagues, and Bayern lead the Bundesliga.
- Vincent Kompany urges his side to carry league momentum into the Cup and describes a strong desire to advance toward Berlin.
- Manuel Neuer remains suspended for the Cup and is not required to travel, with Raphaël Guerreiro, Josip Stanišić and Serge Gnabry back available.
- FC Köln coach Lukas Kwasniok says he sees no clear weaknesses in Bayern and plans to rely on a compact block and counters, as Bayern’s week also includes Leverkusen and PSG.