Overview
- Bayern advanced to the second round after surrendering a 2–0 lead, with Harry Kane (16' penalty) and Michael Olise (51') scoring before Fatih Kaya struck twice (64', 70') and Kane decided it in 90+4'.
- Kane had a 76' penalty saved by Florian Stritzel, his first competitive spot-kick miss for Bayern.
- Wehen Wiesbaden goalkeeper Stritzel produced a standout performance with multiple saves that repeatedly frustrated Bayern.
- Vincent Kompany made six changes from the 6:0 league win, and with Manuel Neuer suspended, Jonas Urbig started in goal before 12,500 at the Brita Arena.
- An early handball shout was not awarded with no VAR in the first round, and the widely watched tie aired on ZDF and Joyn as well as on pay TV via Sky.