Kaufbeuren and Munich Red Bulls met in a club friendly on 5 September 2026, with the visitors taking a 5-3 victory. The match took place at 15:00 local time. It was not a competitive fixture, but both sides came away with plenty to discuss.
And here's the thing — the result fits a pattern. Kaufbeuren have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently: 1-5 against Memmingen, 6-5 the following week, then another 1-5 against Weiden. The Red Bulls have been similarly open, losing 2-3 to Salzburg and beating Black Wings Linz 5-2 in their last five games.
To be fair, neither side can claim dominance. Kaufbeuren scored three goals at home, which suggests they are not afraid to play forward. The visitors found the net five times, but they also conceded — a friendly does not always reward defensive solidity.
By then, both managers would have seen what they needed from this encounter. There were no statistics supplied beyond the scoreline, and that is enough. Friendlies are about testing ideas, not building narratives around possession or shots on target.
The result means the Red Bulls continue a string of matches where goals flow both ways. Kaufbeuren have now played five games in a row that produced at least six goals between the sides. That is not a bad sign for supporters who enjoy an open game.