From players and managers that have represented both clubs to titanic tussles in Europe, the Reds share many links with the reigning Bundesliga champions.
Ahead of the Reds' pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena, we round up just five of the many things that spring to mind when we think of Bayern Munich…
FAMILIAR FACES
For young fans, when you think of players who have turned out for both United and Bayern, two iconic midfielders from recent memory immediately come into your head.
Owen Hargreaves began his professional career at Bayern, where he won four German league titles and the Champions League in 2001 during seven years at the club.