Grasshopper Club Zurich vs Bayern Munich: Lineups| Highlights

Match Overview & Context

Bayern Munich traveled to Zürich on 12 August 2025 for a final pre-season friendly ahead of the Beckenbauer Supercup. Newly appointed manager Vincent Kompany balanced experience with youth—starting his seasoned stars for the first 30–45 minutes before giving promising youngsters a runout. Kingsley Coman was rested amid transfer speculation. Meanwhile, Grasshopper, recently acquired by LAFC, may have deployed a three-center-back setup and featured loanee Lovro Zvonarek in midfield.Bavarian Football Works

Starting Lineups

Grasshopper Club Zürich (Home):

• Goalkeeper: Justin Hammel

• Defense: Dorian Paloschi, Saulo Decarli, Yannick Bettkober, Simone Stroscio

• Midfield & Attack: Matteo Mantini, Pantaleo Creti, Jonathan Asp Jensen, Luke Plange, Nikolas Muci

Bayern Munich (Away):

• Goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig

• Defense: Kim Min-Jae, Serge Gnabry, Tom Bischof, Raphael Guerreiro, Sacha Boey

• Midfield & Attack: Felipe Chavez, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Lennart Karl, David Santos Daiber, Magnus Dalpiaz

Match Highlights

• 21′ – Lennart Karl fires a curling strike into the top-right corner to open the scoring.

• 26′ – Jonah Kusi-Asare doubles the lead, slotting home after a slick assist from Karl.

• Second Half – Bayern make sweeping changes, introducing players like Harry Kane, Kimmich, Olise, Goretzka, Díaz, Upamecano, Laimer, and others.

• 51′ – Grasshopper substitute Loris Giandomenico pulls one back with a composed volley from a Samuel Marques cross.

• Final Score – Grasshopper 1-2 Bayern Munich in a competitive preseason tune-up.

Highlights & Analysis

1. Tumultuous First Half Power by Bayern’s Youth

Bayern’s emerging talents made early impact: Karl’s opener and Kusi-Asare’s composed finish unveiled the depth and talent in the squad.

2. Grasshopper’s Fightback & Tactical Flexibility

Grasshoppers showed spirit, particularly with Giandomenico’s second-half strike. The switch to a three-hearted center-back formation offered added resilience—even if it wasn’t enough to secure a result.

3. Rotations Reveal Bayern’s Depth

Bayern’s mid-match overhaul, introducing multiple top-tier names, illustrates Kompany’s approach—balancing fitness, form, and future fixture management.