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Matchday 2

S04 Schalke Schalke - FCB Bayern Bayern Munich

Sat, 05.09.202616:30 PM
VELTINS-Arena
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Vincent Kompany on facing Schalke

“We’re seen as the favourites, but we can’t afford to believe that. Every game starts from zero. A good performance against Osnabrück and Stuttgart doesn’t automatically carry over. We can't let them be hungrier than we are. Their anticipation after three years is enormous.”
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Miron Muslić on facing Bayern

"The return of Bundesliga football to the Veltins-Arena is special for us and our fans, who have had to wait a long time for this. Facing Bayern is the biggest challenge in the league, no matter who you are. They're the best team so we know what we're up against, but we're looking forward to the game."
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Cup progress

Bayern extended their winning start to the season to three matches after coming from behind to beat second-tier Osnabrück 4-1 in the DFB Cup first round on Wednesday. Harry Kane scored twice for the holders.
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Predicted line-up: FC Bayern München

Predicted Formation:4-2-3-1
The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.
Manuel Neuer
Manuel Neuer
Alphonso Davies
Alphonso Davies
Jonathan Tah
Jonathan Tah
Dayot Upamecano
Dayot Upamecano
Konrad Laimer
Konrad Laimer
Aleksandar Pavlović
Aleksandar Pavlović
Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich
Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz
Ismael Saibari
Ismael Saibari
Michael Olise
Michael Olise
Harry Kane
Harry Kane

Predicted line-up: FC Schalke 04

Predicted Formation:3-4-2-1
The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.
Loris Karius
Loris Karius
Hasan Kuruçay
Hasan Kuruçay
Nikola Katić
Nikola Katić
Timo Becker
Timo Becker
Vitalie Becker
Vitalie Becker
Soufiane El-Faouzi
Soufiane El-Faouzi
Satoshi Tanaka
Satoshi Tanaka
Junior Dina Ebimbe
Junior Dina Ebimbe
Adil Aouchiche
Adil Aouchiche
Dejan Ljubičić
Dejan Ljubičić
Edin Džeko
Edin Džeko

League leaders

On Matchday 3 of the 2024/25 season, Bayern moved to the top of the table in their third game under Vincent Kompany and have not relinquished first place since. Their current run of 67 consecutive matchdays at the summit is unprecedented in Bundesliga history.
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Harsh welcome back

Schalke conceded 23 shots on goal on Matchday 1, with only Mönchengladbach allowing more, as well as a weekend-high six clear-cut chances. Loris Karius was beaten three times, but also made a league-high 10 saves.
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Watch: Bayern 6-0 Schalke - previous meeting

Bayern romped to a 10th successive league win over Schalke when the sides last met in May 2023.
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Watch: Augsburg 3-0 Schalke - last time out

Promoted Schalke's first Bundesliga game in over three years ended in a one-sided loss to Augsburg, not helped by Ron Schallenberg's second-half sending off.
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Watch: Bayern 5-1 Stuttgart - last time out

Having kicked off the campaign with victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, Bayern made an ominous start to their Bundesliga title defence.

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