Bayern München II vs Legia Warszawa

Papszun made 10 changes at the interval, keeping only Zbróg on the pitch. The entirely new XI featured Ivan Brkić in goal, a back three of Robert Deziel Jr (another unofficial debutant), Jan Leszczyński and Arkadiusz Reca. Erik Mikanowicz took the left wing-back role, with Damian Szymański wearing the armband in midfield alongside Maciej Ruszkiewicz and Mateusz Szczepaniak. Rafał Adamski and Antonio Čolak led the attack.

The second half began nervously for Legia when Brkić played a pass straight to a Bayern attacker, who thankfully shot wide from a tight angle.

Legia settled and doubled their lead in the 58th minute. Mikanowicz produced a superb solo run down the right flank, beat his defender and drove into the box before pulling the ball back across the six-yard box for Adamski to tap into an empty net.

Chances followed at both ends. Adamski headed narrowly wide from Szczepaniak's cross, then turned provider for Čolak, whose close-range effort was saved onto the crossbar by the Bayern goalkeeper. Kacper Chodyna, Filip Przybyłko and Bartosz Korżyński all entered the fray as the game entered a quieter final quarter.

Legia's best late chance fell to Čolak in stoppage time, but his shot from the edge of the box drifted just wide of the post.

Mikanowicz's 58th-minute solo run and assist effectively ended the contest. It came moments after a nervy spell following Brkić's early error, and the 2-0 margin allowed Legia to control the remainder of the game without pressure. The Polish side could have scored more — Adamski, Čolak and Chodyna all had opportunities — but the second goal removed any threat of a Bayern comeback.

Bartosz Kapustka (Legia Warszawa) — The captain led by example, scoring the opener and orchestrating play from midfield in the first half. His composed finish after Rajović's through ball was the quality moment that settled early nerves. Player of the match.

Erik Mikanowicz (Legia Warszawa) — The young wing-back changed the game after half-time with a breathtaking solo run and assist. His directness and willingness to take on his defender created the decisive second goal.

Rafał Adamski (Legia Warszawa) — The forward was in the right place at the right time for his tap-in, then tested the goalkeeper with a header and created a chance for Čolak. A productive 45-minute run-out.

Leonard Prescott (Bayern München II) — The 16-year-old Bayern goalkeeper made several solid saves to deny Kapustka, Zbróg, Adamski and Čolak, and could not be faulted for either goal.

Provider stats for this match are limited (Club Friendlies carry reduced data granularity), but the shot count strongly favoured Legia. The Polish side created six clear chances across both halves, while Bayern mustered only one real opening — Brkić's early miskick — and failed to register a single shot on target. Legia's 2-0 scoreline was a fair reflection; a sharper finishing display could have doubled the tally.

This was Legia's first pre-season friendly of summer 2026. The Warsaw side finished 6th in the 2025/26 Ekstraklasa under Papszun, who took over mid-season and guided the club away from relegation trouble. Three new signings made unofficial debuts: Croatian defender Zoran Arsenić, American defender Robert Deziel Jr (who joined from Bayern's youth system), and goalkeeper Ivan Brkić.

"Of course you have to consider the opponent. This was neither a super strong nor even a strong rival. We should approach it moderately," Papszun said after the match, as quoted by Legia.Net. "The moves and good dynamics of the game are pleasing, even though the conditions were not easy. It's very hot. Hydration and cooling are two main elements, but this is also part of the preparation. You have to adapt and break barriers."

Legia will play one more friendly in Germany — against 2. Bundesliga side FC Nürnberg on Thursday 2 July — before returning to Poland for five further friendlies at their Legia Training Centre.

For Bayern München II, this match was a pre-season workout against a senior professional side. They compete in the Regionalliga Bayern (German fourth tier) and face a summer of building fitness with a young squad.

A professional, low-risk start to pre-season from Legia. Papszun's rotation policy gave every squad member meaningful minutes, and the two goals — both well-constructed — showed promising early chemistry in the final third. The caveat is the opposition: Bayern II's average age was around 18, and the game was played at training-ground intensity. Bigger tests await, starting with Nürnberg on Thursday.