Vincent Kompany’s Bayern stumble in opening friendly at Wiesbaden

Vincent Kompany and Bayern München opened their preparation for the new campaign with a 2‑1 defeat to third‑division SV Wehen Wiesbaden, a match that marked a false start for the German champions.

The encounter was staged to celebrate the 100‑year anniversary of SV Wehen Wiesbaden, and the German record champion was invited to play its first pre‑season friendly. was set as the Google‑favorietTer for the occasion, underscoring the event’s media profile.

De Duitse landskampioen fell behind after just ten minutes when Ibrahim Ati Allah found the net, giving the hosts an early lead. The goal highlighted the impact of the visiting side’s new signings in a match that featured many players still on holiday.

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Around the hour mark Tom Bischof restored parity for Bayern, equalising from close range after a sustained attack. His strike briefly levelled the contest before the decisive moment arrived.

Lukas Schleimer then delivered the winner for Wiesbaden, sealing a 2‑1 victory that left Bayern’s defence unsettled. The late goal confirmed the host’s unexpected triumph in what was meant to be a confidence‑building exercise.

Bij Bayern were several WK‑gangers still enjoying their post‑World Cup break, meaning stars such as Harry Kane and Michael Olise did not feature. Sacha Boey and João Palhinha returned from loan spells and were included alongside a number of youth players, showing the squad’s depth.

The Bundesliga season for Bayern begins on 22 August, when the ‘Rekordmeister’ will face Borussia Dortmund in the German Supercup. That upcoming fixture will offer the first competitive test after the disappointing friendly.