Bayern München seize Supercup as Dortmund endure opening loss

Bayern München opened the new football season with a trophy, beating their Dauerrivalen Borussia Dortmund 2‑1 in the German Supercup on Samstagabend, while Dortmund were left to start the campaign with a defeat in front of more than 80,000 fans at the Dortmunder Stadion.

The Doublesieger secured the win against their Erzrivalen, with Konrad Laimer completing the full 90 minutes for Bayern. Sabitzer entered the game for Dortmund in the 73rd minute, and the victory handed Bayern their first Titel of the new Saison.

Brown opens scoring

50‑Millionen‑Neuzugang Nathaniel Brown gave Bayern the early Führung, finding the net in the 28th minute. Michael Olise doubled the lead just before the Pause, scoring in added time of the first half. Dortmund’s substitute Fabio Silva pulled one back in the 75th minute, narrowing the score to 2‑1.

Sabitzer’s introduction at minute 73 marked the final tactical change for the Dortmunder side. Carney Chukwuemeka was unavailable, having struggled with muscular problems in recent weeks. The German side continued to press despite the deficit.

Bayern claim second Supercup

After the Pause Dortmund showed renewed morale, applying sustained pressure on Bayern’s defence. In the 90th minute Rami Bensebaini received a red card after a harsh challenge on Bayern striker Ismael Saibari. Through the ensuing chaos Maximilian Beier missed a clear chance to equalise, and the score stayed at 2‑1.

Der FC Bayern München, often referred to as the Münchner, lifted the Supercup as the opening trophy of the Fußball‑Saison. The match image was supplied by IMAGO/pepphoto, credited to Sascha Weiz. Die victory underscored Bayern’s dominance in German football.

With this triumph Bayern celebrate their second Supercup win in a row, reinforcing their status as the Doublesieger. The Sieg adds to a growing collection of silverware for the club and its supporters.

In other German football news, Patrick Wimmer recorded a double as Hoffenheim secured a 4‑0 victory in the DFB‑Pokal.

Bayern‑Star Jamal Musiala missed the match due to illness, leaving a gap in the attacking midfield. Neuzugang Nathaniel Brown therefore operated in Musiala’s role, contributing directly to the victory. Durch his decisive actions, Bayern secured the early season triumph.