FC Bayern Munich: winter break, return and hot fight for the title!

FC Bayern Munich: winter break, return and hot fight for the title!

FC Bayern Munich has had a successful first half of the season and can now look forward to the winter break. The team ended the 2025 football year with an impressive 4-0 win against Heidenheim and was able to secure a nine-point lead in the Bundesliga. Coach Vincent Kompany has already given the team a clear plan during this short break, because on January 4th it will be “back on the pitch” for the Munich team.

Harry Kane, who not only scored one goal in this game but also scored a total of 30 goals for Bayern this season, has made his way to the Caribbean with his family. This ties in with last year, in which Bayern only lost once against German opponents - that was a narrow 3-2 defeat against Bochum in March. Despite a number of injuries, including to Jamal Musiala, who wants to improve his fitness with additional training sessions on January 2nd, Bayern can look forward to a strong comeback for all players in the new year - except for Nicolas Jackson, who is still injured.

Winter preparations and test games

Performance tests on Säbener Straße are scheduled for January 3rd. The players will come together again on January 4th to prepare for the challenges ahead. The first friendly match after the break will take place on January 6th against Red Bull Salzburg. It is important to prepare yourself for the important competitive games: VfL Wolfsburg is the first opponent after the winter break, followed by games against 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig.

These games are particularly important because Bayern Munich is aiming for a title renewal. After winning the Bundesliga in May 2025 and thus achieving their first German double since 2020, it is clear that the team will do everything in its power to defend their place at the top of the table. The other teams such as Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are also fighting for points and could provide additional excitement.

Statistics and records

Looking at the current season, Munich's record shows an impressive goal difference of +44 after 15 games, making the team the best in Europe's "Big Five" leagues. In addition, FC Bayern have won 12 of their 13 home games so far, and their general success in the Bundesliga is remarkable: as record champions, they are the undisputed number one in Germany with 33 championships won, which clearly shows their clear lead over the competition. Gerd Müller remains the club's record goalscorer with 365 goals, while Thomas Müller continues to lead the list of players with the most assists.

Expectations are high – not just for the league, but also in Europe. After a quarter-final exit in the Champions League and a disappointing performance in the Club World Cup, there are still some clear goals to achieve. A win against PSG with only ten men impressively demonstrated the team's potential. Bayern's goal is not only to dominate the Bundesliga, but also to regain international glory.

2025 was a year full of challenges, but with promising prospects for the new year. The fans can look forward to exciting games and unforgettable moments when things get going again. The team is ready to hit the ground running and is determined to continue building on their impressive stats and records.

An exciting year is just around the corner for all Bayern fans. Whether coach Kompany and his team can meet the high expectations remains to be seen; However, you can hardly go wrong with the current course of the season. The return to training and the upcoming games definitely promise a lot of excitement and passion – in the spirit of FC Bayern Munich.