🚨 Bayern to begin Bundesliga title defence against RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich will begin their Bundesliga title defence at home against RB Leipzig.
Although the full fixture list for the 2025/26 season is released on Friday, there's been an early confirmation that the opening game will be between the Bavarian giants and their Red Bull rivals.
The match will take place on Friday, August 22 at the Allianz Arena.
The corresponding fixture last season saw Bayern hammer Leipzig 5-1 just before Christmas.
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