On July 30, 2026 Bayern Munich came up against amateur modest club Rottach‑Egern in a behind‑closed‑doors pre‑season friendly.
The German side slammed 15 goals and held a shutout.
Nathaniel Brown earned his first senior appearance, and Aleksandar Pavlović returned after a extended injury spell.
The fixture gave preliminary assessment drills for players who will travel to the World Cup.
Pavlović said he feels ready to press forward again next season.
Bayern leveraged the match to try out tactics and gauge fitness before the next season starts.