Bayern clinches German Supercup as Kompany watches from bench
On 22 August 2026, Bayern München faced Borussia Dortmund in the Duitse Supercup, with former player Vincent Kompany cheering from the sidelines, and secured a 2‑1 victory after a hard‑fought contest. The win marked Bayern's first trophy of the season, coming just one match into the campaign.
The Supercup is traditionally contested by the cup winner and the league champion. Bayern München entered as both title‑holders, which allowed the league runners‑up, Borussia Dortmund, to take the second slot. The fixture therefore became the classic Der Klassiker.
Early dominance and first goal
From the first whistle, Bayern displayed their quality. Konstantinos Karetsas started for Dortmund, but Bayern responded quickly. After 28 minutes, forward Brown, newly arrived from Frankfurt, struck to give Bayern a 0‑1 lead. Kane, Olise and Diaz were among the starters for the Bavarians.
Dortmund’s comeback attempt
Bayern doubled their advantage before the break. Olise missed a big chance early on, yet soon after he netted, slipping past the defence and leaving goalkeeper Kobel helpless. The half‑time score read 0‑2 in Bayern’s favour.
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Dortmund rallied in the second half. Svensson’s early miss was followed by a disallowed Bensebaini effort for off‑side. Later, Silva, a former Anderlecht player, found the net with fifteen minutes remaining, reducing the deficit to 1‑2. The match also saw Bensebaini receive a red card for a reckless tackle on Saibari.
Despite Dortmund’s pressure, Bayern held firm. Neuer, at 40 years old, produced a cat‑like reflex to deny a close‑range attempt. In added time, Tah made a crucial tackle to preserve the lead. Both Supercupza and SupercupNieuw appear in the original headline.
When the final whistle blew, Bayern added another trophy to their cabinet, while Dortmund’s fight highlighted their resilience. Vincent Kompany, watching from the bench, could raise his hands in celebration of the triumph, underscoring the contrast between Bayern’s early control and Dortmund’s late surge. The word De also appears in the Dutch headline, and Ook the term SupercupNieuw is present.