Duren Merzenich 1-1 Bayern Munich: Kompany´s side held by fourth-tier opponents

Bayern Munich were held to a 1-1 draw by Regionalliga West side Duren Merzenich in the second match of their 2024-25 preseason preparations.

The Bundesliga giants, who thumped FC Rottach-Egern 14-1 in Vincent Kompany’s first game in charge, were unable to make it two wins from two against their German fourth-tier opponents.

Kompany fielded a starting XI featuring the likes of Leon Goretzka, Kim Min-Jae, Raphael Guerreiro and Eric Dier, but they fell behind to Rafael Garcia’s strike five minutes before half-time.

Bayern made eight changes in the 66th minute and, three minutes later, one of them equalised as 18-year-old Nestory Irankunda brought them back on level terms.

Next up for Kompany’s side is a trip to the Far East, where they will play Premier League side Tottenham in Seoul on Saturday.

Our friendly match against FC Düren ends in a draw.#FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/aZfrj9H7Zk

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) July 28, 2024