Bayern Munich hit 15 in friendly as eighth-tier opponents bring on club treasurer

Bayern Munich ran out 15-0 winners in a pre-season friendly against eighth-division side Rotan Eggern – but the game’s biggest talking point was the late introduction of the home club’s long-serving treasurer as a substitute.

The Bundesliga champions overwhelmed Rotan Eggern, who play in Germany’s eighth tier, with a flurry of goals shared widely across the squad.

Aleksandar Pavlovic, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Felipe Chavez, Maicon Cardoso, Armindo Sieb and Bastian Asomo all struck twice for Bayern, each finishing the match with a brace.

Joao Palhinha was also on the scoresheet, as were Joshua Kimmich and Skender Noraj, completing the 15-0 scoreline in the one-sided contest.

Unexpected substitution steals the spotlight

Despite the heavy defeat, Rotan Eggern drew widespread attention for an unusual decision in the closing stages of the friendly.

According to reports in The Sun, the lower-league club chose to bring on their own treasurer as a substitute in the 79th minute, creating one of the most memorable moments of the match.

The treasurer, who also works as a police officer, has been associated with Rotan Eggern since 2002. He entered the pitch wearing the club’s colours and sporting a classic moustache that quickly caught the eye of spectators.

His appearance as a late substitute against one of Europe’s most decorated clubs immediately became a talking point among supporters and on social media platforms.

Social media reaction

Images and clips of the substitution circulated online, prompting a wave of amused and affectionate responses from football fans.

One supporter wrote: “لا بد ان لاعبي بايرن كانوا في قمة الحيرة” – “The Bayern players must have been utterly confused.”

Another fan commented: “هذا الرجل على وشك امتلاك افضل لقطة في مسيرته الكروية حتى لو لم يلمس الكرة” – “This man is about to have the best moment of his football career, even if he doesn’t touch the ball.”

A third reaction read: “هذه هي كرة القدم الشعبية الحقيقية، ففي لحظة تكون مسوولا عن دفاتر الحسابات، وفي اللحظة التالية تجد نفسك تشارك كبديل امام بايرن ميونخ” – “This is real grassroots football: one moment you’re in charge of the club’s accounts, the next you’re coming on as a substitute against Bayern Munich.”

Another supporter highlighted the emotional significance of the moment, writing: “بصراحة، ارى ان الامر رايع للغاية.. الرجل موجود مع النادي منذ 26 عاما، ويمكنه الان ان يقول انه لعب ضد بايرن ميونخ” – “Honestly, I think it’s fantastic. The man has been with the club for 26 years, and now he can say he played against Bayern Munich.”

Grassroots football moment amid Bayern rout

While the result underlined the gulf in quality between a top Bundesliga side and a team from the lower reaches of the German pyramid, Rotan Eggern’s decision to reward a long-time club servant with an appearance against Bayern provided a human story that resonated far beyond the scoreline.

For Bayern, the fixture served as a high-scoring workout featuring goals from a range of players. For Rotan Eggern and their treasurer-turned-substitute, it was an unforgettable occasion that showcased the romance and unpredictability that still exists in the lower levels of the game.