Pressure Mounts as Bayern Munich Face Form Test in Audi Cup

The preseason has been a roller coaster for Bayern Munich, who have experienced some significant highs and some rather deep lows. In total, they've won two matches, lost one in regular time and had three draws turn into penalty shoot-out defeats.

The most recent was a German Super Cup defeat to Wolfsburg, a match that saw the Bavarians' lead snuffed out at the death before the German Cup winners beat the Bundesliga champions in spot-kicks.

The defeat to Wolfsburg was a wake-up call for the Bavarians, who conceded the trophy to deserving winners in the form of the Lower Saxony side. Bayern played well below their best and will need to do much better if they are to reach their goals in the…