Bundesliga-Teams starten mit starken Kadern in die Europapokal-Saison 2025/26

The new season in European club football is gaining momentum, and the Bundesliga is well represented. Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, SC Freiburg, and FSV Mainz 05 have submitted their official squads for the league phases of their respective international competitions to UEFA—a crucial foundation for the upcoming challenges in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

Bayern Munich: Chances for the Champions League Crown with Star Quality

FC Bayern is relying on a broad squad in the premier competition, featuring experienced world-class players and promising talents. In goal, captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Sven Ulreich, and young talent Jonas Urbig are ready. In defense, names like Dayot Upamecano, Minjae Kim, Jonathan Tah, and Raphaël Guerreiro provide stability and flexibility. In midfield, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, and Konrad Laimer are central figures, while in attack, renowned goal scorers Serge Gnabry, Harry Kane, and Luis Díaz are available. Michael Olise and Aleksandar Pavlović further enhance the creative potential. The goal is clear: to bring the European title back to Munich.

Eintracht Frankfurt: Youth and Experience in the Fight for the Champions League Phases

Frankfurt is relying on a versatile squad, combining experienced professionals with young prospects. In goal, Michael Zetterer and Jens Grahl are listed. The defense is reinforced by players like Robin Koch, Rasmus Kristensen, and Timothy Chandler. Fans can look forward to midfielders Mario Götze, Mo Dahoud, and Ellyes Skhiri, while up front, Michy Batshuayi, Ansgar Knauff, and Elye Wahi provide attractive offensive power. This mix should give Eintracht a strong presence in the Champions League.

SC Freiburg and FSV Mainz 05: Europa League and Conference League Campaigns with Broad Squads

SC Freiburg is trusting in the Europa League with goalkeepers Fabian Bredlow and Alexander Nübel, as well as defenders like Josha Vagnoman and Dan-Axel Zagadou. Midfielders such as Angelo Stiller and Ermedin Demirović are key players. For the attack, coach Sebastian Hoeneß has nominated talents like Tiago Tomás and Jamie Leweling. Mainz 05 has also registered a deep squad for the Conference League, including goalkeeper Robin Zentner, defenders like Philipp Mwene and Stefan Bell, and midfielders Nadiem Amiri and Jaesung Lee. The attack is led by Arnaud Nordin and Nelson Weiper. Both clubs want to seize their opportunity to shine on the European stage.

Frauen-Bundesliga: Bayern President Hainer Enthusiastic About Record Crowd and Strong Response

There is also positive news beyond the men’s Bundesliga. Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer is looking forward to a 'record crowd' at the start of the Frauen-Bundesliga season. Over 50,000 fans are expected in the arena, an impressive sign of the growth of women’s football in Germany and Europe. Hainer emphasized: 'It is a statement for women’s football, which is being noticed by clubs and players across Europe: FC Bayern is also an international top address for women.' With new coach José Barcala and the returning national player Lena Oberdorf, whom he highlights as the face of women’s football, the club wants to underscore its ambitions. 'Win, win, win,' is the motto of the Bayern president—a clear message for the women’s team as well.

With strong squads and ambitious goals, the Bundesliga teams are thus entering the international competitions of the 2025/26 season. Fans can look forward to an exciting time full of high-caliber duels, in which the German elite aims to assert itself at the European level.