If a misfiring warm-up encounter is any guide to a subsequent successful start to the serious action, then FC Bayern München look best prepared for their season re-opening trip to Hamburger SV.

A 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC in their one winter friendly served as a timely reminder that the record champions can take nothing for granted in their bid to see off outgoing coach Pep Guardiola with an unprecedented fourth straight Bundesliga title.

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