Bayern Munich dropped points surprisingly on the second Bundesliga matchday and lost the top spot in the table. The record champions could only manage a goalless 0:0 draw at promoted side Schalke 04, as reported by Sportschau.
How did Schalke earn the draw?
Schalke 04 relied on a compact defence and passionate tackling from the start. Coach Miron Muslic set his team up in a back five that allowed Bayern few spaces. The key to earning a point, however, was goalkeeper Loris Karius, who denied several good chances for the visitors.
According to the match report by Tagesschau, Karius was called into action as early as the third minute, saving a long-range effort from Lennart Karl. A deflected shot from Nathaniel Brown and a later long-range attempt from Harry Kane were also safely gathered or sent over the bar by him. Schalke's celebrations after the final whistle showed how valuable this point was for the newly promoted side.
Why did Jamal Musiala return?
A positive piece of news for Bayern was the return of Jamal Musiala. The playmaker was substituted on in the 57th minute for Lennart Karl and completed 33 minutes without any issues. Musiala had collapsed twice during pre-season due to a neurological dysfunction and missed the first three competitive matches of the season.
According to a report by FAZ, his return was made possible by an adjusted medication. "That's very nice. We are all happy," captain Manuel Neuer told Sportschau. Sporting director Max Eberl rated the brief appearance as "already very, very positive". Coach Vincent Kompany had previously explained that Musiala had received the green light from all experts and was feeling well.
What rotation did Kompany make?
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany rotated his team heavily ahead of the upcoming Champions League opener. As noted by Der Spiegel, stars like Harry Kane and Michael Olise started on the bench for load management reasons. Instead, Ismael Saibari and Lennart Karl were in the starting lineup.
These changes blunted Bayern's threat in front of goal. "We didn't quite have the punch to score in those situations," admitted goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Kompany reacted in the second half by bringing on Kane, Olise and Musiala, but the Schalke defence held firm. This meant Bayern failed to score in a competitive match for the first time since July 2025.
What's next for Bayern?
With the draw, Bayern Munich lost the top spot in the table to SC Freiburg. Vincent Kompany's team must now quickly shift focus to the Champions League. On Thursday, FC Bayern host Norwegian champions FK Bodø/Glimt for their group stage opener.
Ahead of this important European match, the current squad overview provides a look at the available players. The next Bundesliga challenge awaits at the weekend, as shown in the fixture list. Jamal Musiala, with his contract running until 2028, remains central to the club's long-term plans.
