Curtain up for a celebration in red and white at the Allianz Arena! FC Bayern Munich is set to host Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday evening, May 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM CEST, in what marks their final home match of the Bundesliga season. This fixture is particularly significant as Bayern will be presented with the Meisterschale after securing the Bundesliga title last week. Club legend Thomas Müller is also set to make his 750th competitive appearance, adding an emotional layer to the evening's festivities.
Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title after a thrilling 3-3 draw away at RB Leipzig, coupled with Bayer Leverkusen's 2-2 draw against Freiburg. This victory meant that Bayern has been league leaders since Matchday 3, showcasing their consistency throughout the season. Max Eberl, Bayern’s board member for sport, expressed the team's determination, stating, "We've been league leaders since Matchday 3, we've been very steady and have always responded well to setbacks. It's a special and important title win. There's a good spirit, we're hungry for more.”
As for the match against Gladbach, Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany emphasized the importance of concluding the season on a high note. "We want to win this match, it’s the final home match and Thomas Müller’s last match at the Allianz Arena," Kompany said. "It’s a celebration for everyone. We want to experience a perfect Saturday. I hope we can enjoy the match, but it won’t be an easy task; our opponents are good.”
On the other side, Borussia Mönchengladbach enters the match in ninth place with 45 points and is looking to capitalize on any opportunity to secure a European competition spot, even if the chances are slim. Head coach Gerardo Seoane acknowledged the challenges his team faces, stating, "We conceded a lot of goals as a result of poor tackling recently. We lacked the bite you need and the decisive alertness at set pieces at times. We’ve addressed the weaknesses in detail in video analysis sessions, talks, and training sessions.”
In terms of squad news, Bayern Munich will see the return of captain Manuel Neuer, who has recovered from a calf strain. However, the team will still be without long-term absentees Alphonso Davies (cruciate ligament), Dayot Upamecano (knee), Hiroki Ito (metatarsal), and Jamal Musiala (hamstring). The predicted lineup for Bayern suggests a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation, with Neuer in goal, supported by a backline of Konrad Laimer, Eric Dier, Josip Stanisic, and Sacha Boey. Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic are expected to anchor the midfield, while Müller, Leroy Sané, and Michael Olise will support Harry Kane in the attacking front.
Meanwhile, Borussia Mönchengladbach will be missing key players, including goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas and winger Nathan Ngoumou, with doubts surrounding defenders Marvin Friedrich and Nico Elvedi. Seoane's side has struggled recently, conceding 11 goals in their last three matches, which has hampered their chances of a European berth. Nevertheless, they are determined to put on a strong performance against the champions.
The head-to-head record between these two teams historically favors Bayern Munich, but Borussia Mönchengladbach has proven to be a tough opponent in the past. The Foals will be hoping to spoil Bayern's title celebrations, but the atmosphere in the Allianz Arena is expected to be electric, with fans eager to witness their team's triumph and pay tribute to Müller.
With the Bundesliga trophy on the line and the prospect of a memorable farewell for Müller, the stakes are high for both teams. Bayern Munich's players are motivated to deliver a performance worthy of the occasion, while Borussia Mönchengladbach will be looking to defy the odds and claim an upset victory.
As the teams prepare to take the field, all eyes will be on the Allianz Arena for what promises to be a memorable evening of football. The match will kick off at 6:30 PM CEST, and fans can follow the action live on fcbayern.com and through the FC Bayern app, which will provide text commentary and free web radio coverage.
