Overview
- Bayern host RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on August 22 to kick off the Bundesliga's 63rd season.
- Bookmakers and a poll of all 18 Bundesliga coaches tip the reigning champions as clear favorites to repeat.
- New arrivals Luis Díaz (about €70m), Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof bolster Bayern, and Díaz scored on debut in the Supercup win over Stuttgart.
- Jamal Musiala is out long term after a Club World Cup injury, and senior players have noted the need for more depth following a trimmed roster.
- Key rivals are rebuilding: Leverkusen appointed Erik ten Hag after losing Xabi Alonso and several stars, while Leipzig hired Ole Werner, invested in youth and sold Benjamin Šeško.