Overview

• José Barcala was officially unveiled as head coach on July 21 with a contract running through 2027 to build on the team’s domestic success.
• He plans to cultivate a Champions League winner mentality in daily training sessions and introduce tactical flexibility to make the side less predictable.
• Barcala arrives after leading Servette Genf to a Swiss domestic double and emphasizes creating a safe environment where players can take risks without fear of mistakes.
• The Spanish coach relocated to Munich with his wife and two daughters and has embraced Bayern’s ‘Mia san Mia’ motto to strengthen team cohesion and regional identity.
• Bayern women will kick off the new campaign with a Supercup match against VfL Wolfsburg on August 30 in Karlsruhe followed by a Bundesliga opener versus Bayer Leverkusen on September 6 at the Allianz Arena.