Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in their Telekom Cup pre-season friendly, but the result was overshadowed by a frightening incident. In the sweltering 33°C Munich heat, young star Jamal Musiala partially fainted on the pitch, prompting immediate concern from players and fans alike.
The distressing moment occurred in the 81st minute, shortly after Musiala scored Bayern’s third goal. Without any physical contact, the 23-year-old appeared disoriented and lost his balance. Reports confirmed Musiala suffered a sudden spell of weakness, experiencing severe dizziness and circulatory problems brought on by extreme summer temperatures.
Musiala already looked unwell shortly before the incident pic.twitter.com/0h19Un7ykt
— – (@MusialaEra) August 15, 2026
Ismael Saibari Runs To Jamal Musiala
The definition of a true teammate was what stole fans’ hearts. Ismael Saibari, who joined Bayern this summer from PSV Eindhoven, noticed Musiala struggling and immediately sprinted over. Alongside Joshua Kimmich, Saibari safely guided Musiala to the ground to prevent a harsh fall.
Referee Robert Hartmann paused the game as emergency doctors rushed onto the pitch amid a hushed arena. After a brief examination, Musiala was stabilised. He managed to get back to his feet and walk off under his own power, albeit looking dazed, and went directly to the locker room.
🚨𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Jamal Musiala briefly fainted due to the heat but suffered no injury. 😬🔴
Saibari reacted quickly and provided immediate help, ensuring Musiala was okay. ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/59L7oVHxK8
— FÚTBOL HUB (@FutbolHub_) August 15, 2026
Sporting director Max Eberl quickly eased fears post-match. Initial examinations revealed no severe underlying issues. Eberl confirmed Musiala is doing well, and the club has mandated two days of rest to fully recover from heat exhaustion before returning to training.
Ismael Saibari’s First Appearance With Bayern Munich
The heroic new signing arrived at the Allianz Arena this summer from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on a deal reported to be worth between €50 million and €55 million.
Saibari, 25, penned a five-year contract that ties him to Munich until June 30, 2031. Beyond his evident character on the pitch, the Moroccan international has also touched hearts with his choice of kit number. He elected to wear the number 34 jersey as a personal tribute to his friend and former Ajax prospect, Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered permanent brain damage following a cardiac arrest in 2017.
