European champions Bayern Munich said Friday they had been allowed to postpone next month's German Cup tie until January to grant them more rest in a condensed fixture schedule.

Bayern said the German FA and opponents Holstein Kiel, after "harmonious" discussions, had agreed to Munich's request to switch their second-round cup tie to January 13.

Bayern still have nine fixtures, three Champions League and six Bundesliga games, to play before late December.

The other German Cup second-round matches will be played on December 22/23.