Bundesliga 2025-2026: Bayern Munich-St. Pauli, the likely lineups

Bayern Munich’s first knockout of the season under the Kompany label came at the most delicate moment: the Champions League direct clash against Arsenal. Now the Bavarians just have to turn their focus back to the Bundesliga, where Blessin’s St. Pauli is expected at the Allianz Arena.

Arteta’s team overwhelmed Neuer and his teammates, scoring three goals in a single match against the German goalkeeper for the first time. Yet after the momentary equalizer signed by young Karl late in the first half, Bayern looked like they could get the game back on track, only to collapse in the second half. The unbeaten streak is gone, but the European knockout appears more like an episode than a wake-up call.

The opposite situation for St. Pauli, which is in the midst of a crisis: the eighth loss in the league, which came against Union Berlin, plunged the team to third-last place, with the salvation zone just one point away. The offensive numbers are merciless: only one goal scored in the last six Bundesliga outings. On the other side, Bayern has built an impressive start, with ten wins and one draw, and maintains a reassuring six-point margin over second-placed Leipzig. For Blessin, in short, a prohibitive away trip lies ahead.

Probable lineups:

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1) Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Kim, Laimer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Luis Díaz; Jackson. All: Kompany.

ST. Pauli (3-5-2): Vasìlj; Wahl, Smith, Mets; Oppie, Sands, Irvine, Fùjita, Rìtzka, Pyrka; Hountondjì, Lage. All: Blessin.

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