It was a weekend of celebration at the Bayern Munich Campus, as every single youth team — from the U-14s up to the U-23s — recorded victories, marking a rare clean sweep across all levels. However, while the results brought smiles, the underlying issues in depth, injuries, and form remain talking points among Bayern’s academy faithful.
Starting with Bayern II (U-23s), the side finally snapped their seven-game winless streak with a gritty 3-1 win over TSV Aubstadt on Matchday 11 of the 3. Liga. Goals from Heindl, Heinz, and Darboe turned the game around after going a goal down early. For coach Holger Seitz, the relief was evident. Injuries had ravaged his squad — forcing positional reshuffles, including right-back Vincent Manuba playing as a winger and top scorer Heinz moved wide. Despite the win, the young Bavarians’ first-half struggles and defensive lapses exposed lingering tactical concerns. Still, the return of several key players from injury was a welcome sign, with Ljubo Puljić and Hannes Heilmair making successful comebacks.
Over at the U-19 level, Maycon Cardozo stole the spotlight in a 4-2 victory over SpVgg Unterhaching. The young forward bagged a “lupenreiner Hattrick” — a pure first-half hat trick — showcasing not just his composure but his clinical instinct inside the box. Cardozo’s second goal, a delightful chipped finish, highlighted his flair and confidence. With the win, Bayern U-19s strengthened their grip atop the table, sitting three points clear of Freiburg and seven ahead of Munich 1860. Qualification for the next phase is now all but guaranteed.
Meanwhile, the U-17s produced a stunning 7-0 demolition of Unterhaching, with Bastian Assomo and Philipp von Taube leading the charge. Both forwards scored multiple goals, continuing their extraordinary form that has powered Bayern to a perfect start — seven wins from seven games. The dominance, however, has reignited debate over the competitiveness of the early league phase, as Bayern’s young guns barely seem tested.
Beyond the top tiers, Bayern’s U-16s, U-15s, and U-14s also recorded victories, capping off a flawless weekend for the academy. It was a statement of the club’s unmatched youth depth — a reminder that beneath Kompany’s senior side, Bayern’s next generation continues to rise.
Yet, amid the success, one question lingers: can this wave of young talent sustain its form once the real tests begin?
