Despite what may or may not still happen in the transfer window, though, Kane wants Bayern to focus and be able to carry the momentum from the cup win over Stuttgart into the start of the Bundesliga season. A difficult test against RB Leipzig lies in wait for the German Rekordmeister on the opening night of the 2025/26 season.

BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich reclaimed its Bundesliga throne last season. Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane are looking for another title to consolidate their rule and build their own dynasty.

Champions Bayern Munich kick off the new Bundesliga season against visitors RB Leipzig on Friday, knowing they are the team to beat once more even though they had a shortened pre-season following the Club World Cup in the United States.