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Key moments
With just one minute of added time, the match comes to an end. Bayern Munich defeat Heidenheim 4-2! The Bavarians close their preseason with a victory after coming back from a difficult situation, leaving positive impressions ahead of the start of the official season.
Goal for Bayern Munich! Brown scores the fourth for the visitors! The Bavarians strike again in the final stages and extend their lead, taking advantage of Heidenheim’s fatigue to all but seal this friendly match.
Goal for Bayern Munich! Goal from Colombian Luis DĂaz! What a play by Olise on the right flank! The Frenchman breaks through, finds DĂaz making a diagonal run, and the Colombian only has to tap the ball into an empty net. A Colombian goal!
Following the incident involving Musiala, the match has struggled to regain its previous intensity. Both teams have slowed the pace and are playing with greater caution, as the players look to regain their composure after the worrying moment on the pitch.
Alarm bells ring for Musiala! The Bayern Munich player goes down on the pitch and for a few moments appears to lose consciousness. Fortunately, he quickly regains awareness, but he does not continue in the match as a precaution and for obvious reasons.
Bayern Munich are beginning to show the depth and quality of their squad with the introduction of stars such as Harry Kane. The English striker is already creating danger and showing his importance to the team as the Bavarians look to take control during this final stage of the friendly.
Two Bayern Munich stars come on: Olise and Colombian winger Luis DĂaz. Both enter the pitch looking to add more pace and creativity to the Bavarians' attack, with the mission of finding the winning goal and helping the visitors secure victory in this friendly match.
After the equalizer, the pace of the match has not been the same as in the first half, with both teams lowering the intensity and playing more cautiously. However, we have already seen four goals, and the game remains completely open.
Goal for Bayern Munich! Ibrahimovic quickly levels the match! The Bayern forward strikes the penalty with power and precision, although the Heidenheim goalkeeper came extremely close to saving it. The game is all square once again!
In the opening play of the second half, Bayern Munich are awarded a clear penalty after a foul inside the box. The Bavarians have a great chance to reduce the deficit, while Heidenheim must stay focused to prevent the game from changing once again.
The second half is underway! Heidenheim and Bayern Munich are back on the pitch for the final 45 minutes of this exciting friendly. The hosts look to maintain their lead, while the Bavarians aim to respond and turn the scoreline around.
The first 45 minutes come to an end in this thrilling match. Heidenheim head into halftime with the lead over Bayern Munich after an intense first half filled with chances, goals and plenty of excitement. The hosts have competed brilliantly against the Bavarians.
Goal for Heidenheim! What a good from niehues! The home midfielder takes advantage of a series of rebounds following a corner kick and unleashes a spectacular volley into the back of the net. Heidenheim regain the lead with a brilliant finish.
Great performance from Wagner, the home side’s winger. His display has been outstanding and highly influential, becoming a real headache for the Bayern Munich defense. His pace and movement have caused constant problems and created danger throughout the match.
Half an hour has been played, and we are watching a thrilling friendly match. Heidenheim have put together a very good first half, showing intensity, organization and confidence against Bayern Munich. The hosts are not intimidated and continue to keep the game wide open.
Goal for Bayern Munich! What a good from Peruvian Felipe chávez! A sensational left-footed free-kick from the midfielder, who delivers a superb strike, beats the wall and sends the ball into the back of the net to level the match.
What a save from the Bayern goalkeeper! The Bavarians survive! Heidenheim found a huge chance to double their lead, but the goalkeeper produced a spectacular intervention to keep the visitors alive in this friendly match.
Blocked shot and Bayern Munich have their first corner of the match. The Bavarians are starting to gain ground in the attacking half and will look to make the most of this set piece to create danger and quickly find a way back into the game.
Bayern Munich are looking for a quick equalizer, but the hosts are standing firm on the pitch for now. Heidenheim remain organized after taking the lead and close down the spaces, forcing the Bavarians to move the ball patiently in search of an opening.
Goal for Heidenheim! A huge error from Bayern Munich while playing out from the back! The Bavarians lose possession in a dangerous area, and Heidenheim make them pay. Wagner takes full advantage of the mistake, finishes clinically, and puts the hosts ahead.
The match is underway! Heidenheim and Bayern Munich are already battling it out in this friendly. Both teams start with intensity from the opening minute, looking to impose their style and use this match to fine-tune details ahead of their upcoming challenges.
VAVEL Minute-by-Minute
From this moment, we begin our coverage with all the incidents, key plays, and latest updates from the match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern Munich. Stay tuned to VAVEL and follow the Minute-by-Minute coverage of this exciting international club friendly during the 2026-27 preseason.
The teams are warming up
Players from both clubs are already going through their pre-match exercises on the pitch at the Voith-Arena. Ball work, activation drills, and final tactical adjustments are part of the countdown to kickoff in a match that will serve as Bayern's final preparation test and a high-level challenge for Heidenheim.
Bayern Munich starting lineup
Vincent Kompany will select a starting XI that allows him to continue fine-tuning his team ahead of the start of competitive action. Bayern will look to control possession, dictate the tempo, and create scoring opportunities while the coaching staff evaluates the different options available ahead of the new season.
FC Heidenheim starting lineup
Frank Schmidt will field a lineup designed to compete with intensity against Bayern Munich. The home side will look to maintain defensive organization, press at the right moments, and exploit spaces through quick attacking transitions to create danger in the opposition half.
The stage is set
The Voith-Arena is ready to host this exciting international friendly. The stadium, with a capacity of approximately 15,000 spectators, will be the setting for Bayern's final preseason test before officially beginning the new season. The home fans will be hoping to enjoy a special match against one of the giants of German football.
Player to watch for 1. FC Heidenheim
Budu Zivzivadze will be the player to watch for the home side. The Georgian striker is one of Heidenheim's main attacking weapons and will look to use his movement inside the box to create danger against Bayern's defense. His finishing ability will be important if the hosts are to cause problems for the visitors.
Player to watch for Bayern Munich
Harry Kane will be the player to watch for the Bavarian side. The English striker represents one of Bayern's biggest attacking threats thanks to his goalscoring ability, movement inside the box, and experience in high-pressure situations. His presence will be one of the main talking points throughout this friendly.
Bayern Munich concludes its preparations
The Bavarian side enters this match as its final friendly before officially beginning the 2026-27 season. Bayern Munich will look to end preseason on a positive note after its various preparation matches and continue consolidating Vincent Kompany's ideas. Their next challenge will be the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.
Heidenheim faces a major challenge
The home side comes into this match after officially beginning its campaign in the 2. Bundesliga. Heidenheim secured a 4-3 victory over VfL OsnabrĂĽck on Matchday 1, although they later suffered a 4-1 defeat against Hertha BSC. They will now face the German champions in a test that will measure their competitive level while continuing their preparations for their objective of returning to the Bundesliga.
The objective of the day
Beyond the result, this match represents an important opportunity for both coaching staffs to continue evaluating their squads. Frank Schmidt will look to use the game to correct the defensive problems shown in the opening rounds of the 2. Bundesliga while competing against a top-level opponent. Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany will have the chance to make his final adjustments before the Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.
A promising match
FC Heidenheim and FC Bayern Munich head into this friendly with different objectives. The home side will look to take advantage of the competitive rhythm gained after the start of the 2. Bundesliga, while the Bavarians will play their final tune-up before competitive action begins. Although this is a preseason match, both teams will be looking to close this stage on a positive note.Â
Matchday: Welcome!
Welcome to VAVEL's coverage! We are ready to bring you all the excitement and action from the clash between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern Munich, an international club friendly during the 2026-27 preseason. The Voith-Arena in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, will host a match in which both teams will continue fine-tuning their preparations ahead of their respective objectives for the new season.





Bayern Munich were tested by a determined Heidenheim side, but the Bavarians showed their quality after halftime. Goals from Ibrahimovic, Luis DĂaz and Brown completed a 4-2 comeback win and gave Bayern a positive ending to their preseason.