Bayern Rest Neuer and Hand Urbig a Start as Holders Travel to Osnabrück in DFB‑Pokal

Bayern’s rotation will test the squad’s depth while Osnabrück use 1978‑inspired shirts and a full‑strength eleven to chase a cup upset.

Overview

The Round of 64 tie takes place at the Bremer Brücke on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with Bayern the defending DFB‑Pokal champions.
Head coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Manuel Neuer will be rested and 23‑year‑old Jonas Urbig is expected to start in goal, giving a backup a competitive opportunity.
Winger Serge Gnabry is ruled out with an adductor problem and full‑back Sacha Boey is excluded from the matchday group, while Jamal Musiala has returned to training but is unlikely to start.
VfL Osnabrück plan to field a strong, mostly fit XI and will wear special shirts inspired by their 1978 cup victory as manager Timo Schultz said the Pokal ‘has its own rules’ and the club are aiming to progress.
The tie follows Bayern’s busy early season and offers fringe players a chance to stake a claim while reminding fans that the DFB‑Pokal has a long history of upsets that make single‑match cup ties unpredictable.