The kick-off time is a good omen: Leipzig has scored an average of 2.3 points in the 22 Friday games so far – no other club has achieved more. Am today Friday (8.30 p.m./ live DAZN and SAT.1) RB Leipzig wants to say goodbye to the year in Munich after turbulent weeks.

And relies on blitz football with quick ball wins and counterattacks. Because coach Marco Rose (48) expects Bayern to press very hard (once again) and therefore from large spaces behind the last chain.

He says: “Everyone who plays against Bayern knows what opportunities there are.” Which his fast strikers Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko should take advantage of. In addition, returnee Xaver Schlager (27) acts as a ball-safe passing station in midfield. According to Rose, it will be important “that we run like rabbits and consistently use our opportunities.” It worked last: There were three wins in a row in the league and cup.

Now it’s against Bayern. Rose: “They play with a lot of power and force. With very determined football. And they are very dominant in possession phases and very man-oriented when pressing.”

Personnel: For the first time since the end of November, Bayern can rely on striker Harry Kane (31/torn hamstring). At Leipzig, DFB star David Raum (26/after Syndesmoseriss) is also ready for action this time after his bench role last week, with a maximum of 15 minutes already included.

Not on the plane is against it Xavi Simons (21) increased. Rose: “We have decided that it doesn’t make sense yet.” The Dutchman, who also had his syndesmosis operated on, trained in Leipzig until Saturday before going on Christmas vacation. To fully attack again from January 2nd…

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Also important: Kevin Kampl recently had to slow down due to muscular problems, but will probably be able to take part. Amadou Haidara is back on the bench after muscle problems and a break from the game. Castello Lukeba, Yussuf Poulsen, Eljif Elmas and Assan Ouédraogo will only join the new team again this year.