Football fans are turning their attention to the Bayern Munich stadium, where Bayern host FC Magdeburg in the second round of the German Cup. Bayern enter the match as Bundesliga leaders with 17 points, after their 3-1 win over Freiburg in the last round and a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Magdeburg aim to continue their run after a resounding 6-1 win over Karlsruhe in the Bundesliga, despite a 0-2 loss to Dynamo Dresden.
When is the Bayern Munich vs FC Magdeburg match?
The Bayern Munich vs FC Magdeburg match will be played on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at the Bayern Munich stadium. The kick-off whistle is at exactly 20:45 Morocco and Algeria time, and 22:45 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time. Bayern Munich play this match at home, while Magdeburg are the away team.
Key absences
Bayern Munich are missing four players due to injury, which may affect the coach’s options in this round.
- Aleksandar Pavlović — injured (calf injury)
- Bara Sapoko Ndiaye — injured (appendicitis)
- Kim Min-jae — injured (inner thigh injury)
- L. Díaz — injured (hamstring injury)
As for FC Magdeburg, one player is absent:
- Lubambo Musonda — injured (Achilles tendon injury)
What channels are broadcasting the Bayern Munich vs FC Magdeburg match?
The match is broadcast in France and Europe for the Arab community via beIN SPORTS MAX 4, according to the official beIN schedule. The broadcasting channel varies by package and country, so fans are advised to check their local channel guide before kick-off.
Team line-ups
Expected Bayern Munich line-up
Bayern Munich are likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, based on the last official starting line-up in the Freiburg vs Bayern Munich match on 25 October 2026, and may change according to the coach’s decisions.
- Goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig
- Defence: Josip Stanišić, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Brown
- Midfield: Konrad Laimer, Tom Bischof, Lennart Karl, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry
- Attack: Harry Kane
Expected FC Magdeburg line-up
Magdeburg usually rely on a 4-3-3 formation, according to the last official starting line-up in the FC Magdeburg vs Karlsruhe match on 24 October 2026, with possible adjustments.
- Goalkeeper: Dominik Reimann (captain)
- Defence: Pierre Nadjombe, Tobias Müller, Anselmo García MacNulty, Alexander Nollenberger
- Midfield: Luka Hyryläinen, Chávez, Torben Mösel
- Attack: Emmanuel Iyoha, Mateusz Żukowski, Barış Atik
Further developments regarding both line-ups are expected in the coming hours, with continuous coverage of all announcements from both clubs before kick-off.
