Kompany’s Bayern face Koln in season finale amid injury constraints
Vincent Kompany’s side enters the final matchday with 86 points and 35 titles secured, while FC Koln navigate poor form despite safety.
Bayern Munich will host FC Koln at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, 16 May, for the concluding fixture of the Bundesliga season. Vincent Kompany’s side arrives as newly crowned champions, having secured their 35th league title with 86 points from 33 games. The match marks the end of a campaign in which the Bavarian giants suffered only a single league defeat.
The home side faces specific personnel challenges ahead of the final whistle. Winger Serge Gnabry is sidelined with a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh, while left-back Alphonso Davies misses out due to a hamstring injury. Goalkeeper Sven Ulreich remains unavailable because of a persistent groin problem, meaning Manuel Neuer is set to start in goal.
Manager Kompany has confirmed that midfielder Leon Goretzka will start in what is expected to be his final appearance for the club before his departure this summer. Raphael Guerreiro is anticipated to rotate into the starting lineup, joining a midfield that includes Joshua Kimmich. The attacking line is expected to feature Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Serge Gnabry’s replacement, though specific tactical alignments remain subject to final team sheets.
FC Koln travel to Munich with their top-flight survival already secured, removing the immediate pressure of a relegation battle. However, the visitors are in significant disarray, having failed to win 12 of their last 13 league fixtures. Their recent results include a 2-2 draw with Union Berlin and a 1-3 home defeat against Heidenheim, during which they conceded at least two goals.
Koln’s squad is heavily depleted by injuries. Striker Ragnar Ache is ruled out due to a muscle injury, while midfielder Tom Krauß misses the trip with a knee problem. Defensively, the team is weakened by the absence of Luca Kilian and Timo Hübers, both sidelined with knee issues. Jakub Kaminski, the club’s leading goalscorer for the season, is set to start alongside Marius Bulter.
The match is subject to UK blackout rules, meaning no broadcaster will stream the game live within the United Kingdom. Bayern Munich will look to conclude the season on a high note, having bounced back from a 3-3 draw against Heidenheim with a 1-0 away victory over Wolfsburg last weekend.
