Overview

• The 2025/26 Bundesliga kicks off Friday with Bayern Munich hosting RB Leipzig in the season opener.
• Bayern are viewed as the team to beat after reclaiming the title, though the squad is slimmer following the exits of Leroy Sané, Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman and Mathys Tel.
• Jamal Musiala remains out long term after a Club World Cup injury, increasing the central creative load on Michael Olise.
• New signing Luis Díaz, acquired from Liverpool, scored on his debut as Bayern lifted the Supercup, adding to an attack led by Harry Kane with support from Serge Gnabry.
• Leipzig spent over €110 million on seven young recruits but lost Benjamin Šeško to Manchester United, as several traditional challengers across the league navigate key departures.