Mon Jan 06 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Bayern Munich Dominates Salzburg in Pre-Season Friendly

**Munich, Germany** – Bayern Munich kicked off the new year with a resounding 6-0 victory over RB Salzburg in a pre-season friendly on Monday, boosting their confidence ahead of the Bundesliga restart. Goals from Eric Dier, Thomas Müller, a brace from Michael Olise, Joshua Kimmich, and Jonathan Asp Jensen secured the comfortable win. The victory comes despite the absence of Jamal Musiala due to illness, and Manuel Neuer and Serge Gnabry, who are both recovering from injuries but expected to return for Saturday’s match against Borussia Mönchengladbach according to sporting director Christoph Freund.

In other pre-season news, RB Leipzig enjoyed a 10-0 rout over FK Banik Most-Sous, with Xavi Simons scoring twice in his return from injury. Benjamin Sesko netted four goals, and David Raum also found the back of the net. Meanwhile, TSG Hoffenheim edged out FC Augsburg 3-1 in a closed-doors friendly, giving new signing Gift Orban a taste of Bundesliga action. Haris Tabakovic scored twice for Hoffenheim.

With the Bundesliga resuming on January 10th, these friendly matches served as crucial preparation for the clubs as they gear up for the second half of the season.

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