Schalke 04 - Bayern Munich
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On 5 September 2026, Schalke 04 welcome Bayern Munich to the VELTINS-Arena for a Bundesliga matchday 2 encounter. The hosts face a difficult test as they look to recover from a heavy opening defeat to Augsburg, while the visitors arrive brimming with confidence following a dominant start to their campaign. The expected XI for Schalke includes Loris Karius in goal behind a defensive unit featuring Hasan Kurucay and Nikola Katic, while Bayern Munich are set to lead with the attacking threat of Harry Kane and Luis Diaz.
Bayern Munich enter the contest in formidable form, having recently dismantled VfB Stuttgart 5-1 and secured a comfortable cup victory against Osnabrueck. Their recent history against the hosts remains imposing, with a 6-0 win in their most recent Bundesliga meeting in May 2023. Schalke will look to find a spark from midfielders Adil Aouchiche and Robin Gosens to disrupt the rhythm of a Bayern side that has looked clinical across all competitions.
