Overview

• Bayern face SV Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round after their Supercup participation delayed their start by about a week and a half.
• Vincent Kompany set a clear objective to reach the final in Berlin as the club seeks to end a cup drought dating to 2019.
• Kompany warned against underestimating Wiesbaden, citing their quick, high-quality counter-attacks and strong sense of space.
• Manuel Neuer remains suspended for the tie, with 22-year-old Jonas Urbig expected to start in goal.
• Kompany acknowledged he had to look up Wiesbaden’s location, while stating Bayern are favorites if they maintain full motivation.