Several Bayern Munich players have been observed wearing tape over one ear during their pre-match routines, a practice that has attracted curiosity among supporters and prompted coverage from football outlets including GiveMeSport.
Beyond confirming the practice exists, the available reporting does not set out a verified explanation in sufficient detail to attribute here. GiveMeSport has published a piece exploring the reasons behind the habit, though the specifics of that account go beyond what Touchline can independently corroborate from the wire material provided.
Bayern Munich are not the first club whose players have adopted small physical or preparatory rituals that attract attention from outside the dressing room. Pre-match routines — whether superstitious, medical, or tactical in origin — are a familiar part of professional football culture at every level, and players will frequently adapt their habits on the advice of medical or performance staff.
Whether the ear-tape practice is widespread across the squad or confined to individual players is not clear from the available reporting. Equally, whether it relates to sensory preparation, injury prevention, or something else entirely has not been confirmed by the club.
If Bayern Munich or their medical staff address the matter directly, Touchline will update this piece accordingly.