Bayern Munich missed the opportunity to go top of the Bundesliga after being held to a 0:0 draw by newly-promoted FC Schalke 04 on Saturday. In parallel, the record champions were drawn against second-division side 1. FC Magdeburg in the second round of the DFB-Pokal, as announced by ARD Sportschau on Saturday evening.
How did the match against Schalke 04 unfold?
The game in Gelsenkirchen ended goalless, although Bayern were clearly the superior side and created more chances, according to match reports from Tagesschau. Without star attackers Harry Kane and Michael Olise in the starting lineup, however, the Munich side lacked a cutting edge. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer admitted to Sportschau that the team didn't have "the punch" to score. Schalke earned their point through a committed defensive display, ending a run of twelve consecutive competitive defeats against Bayern.
Head coach Vincent Kompany had made five changes to his team following the DFB-Pokal win in Osnabrück. This result marked the first time since July 2025 that Bayern failed to score in a competitive match. You can check the current league table and all upcoming fixtures on our standings and fixtures pages.
What is Bayern's DFB-Pokal draw?
Bayern face a historic challenge in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. As reported by Bild Sport, the record champions were drawn against 1. FC Magdeburg. The draw was conducted by Bastian Schweinsteiger. For Magdeburg, it's a major task, as sporting director Peer Jaekel told Bild: "Bayern Munich as record champions and reigning German champions is naturally a real tough nut to crack."
The two clubs previously met in the cup in the 2000/2001 season, with Magdeburg progressing on penalties that time. This time, the tie will be played at the Allianz Arena. The second-round matches are scheduled for October 27th and 28th, 2026.
How did Jamal Musiala's return go?
A positive note for Bayern was the return of Jamal Musiala. The attacking midfielder was introduced in the 57th minute for Lennart Karl, as reported by FAZ Sport. Musiala had previously missed three matches after collapsing twice during pre-season. The issues were related to a neurological dysfunction and an adjusted medication.
Sporting director Max Eberl described Musiala's brief appearance as "very, very positive". Captain Manuel Neuer expressed his delight: "We are all happy. We are all convinced he will show his quality again." Coach Kompany explained the reintroduction by stating Musiala had two good weeks behind him and had received the green light from all medical experts. You can view the complete squad with all players on our squad page.
What does the draw mean for the Bundesliga table?
The draw in Gelsenkirchen meant Bayern had to relinquish top spot in the table to SC Freiburg. Bayern Munich now have five points after three matchdays. Schalke 04 earned their first point of the season following an opening-day defeat in Augsburg. Coach Miron Muslic said in a Sportschau interview that his team is "ready to suffer".
Bayern's next chance to make up ground in the league comes next weekend. Vincent Kompany's team will then host current surprise package SV Elversberg at the Allianz Arena.
