Bayern Munich claim German Super Cup with Diaz and Kane on target

Bayern Munich kicked off their 2025/26 campaign in style, defeating VfB Stuttgart 2-1 to lift the German Super Cup at the MHPArena on Saturday.

Summer signing Luis Díaz announced his arrival with a decisive header, while Harry Kane continued his clinical form to secure Vincent Kompany’s first trophy as Bayern manager.

Bayern signalled their intent early when Serge Gnabry’s effort whistled past the post, and their dominance paid off inside 20 minutes. Michael Olise threaded a pass into the box that Luca Jaquez failed to clear, allowing Kane to react fastest and guide a half-volley past Fabian Bredlow.

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Stuttgart responded with spells of pressure, but captain Manuel Neuer was at his best—producing a close-range save from Nick Woltemade before acrobatically tipping Jamie Leweling’s deflected drive over the crossbar.

The defining moment came in the 77th minute when Díaz capped off a swift Bayern counterattack, arriving late to head in Gnabry’s cross for his first goal in red. The Colombian winger celebrated with a gaming gesture reminiscent of his former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota.

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Stuttgart managed a late consolation through Leweling, who converted Chema Andrés’ delivery in stoppage time, but it wasn’t enough to deny Bayern their record-extending triumph.

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Bayern secured their 11th German Super Cup title, strengthening their dominance in the competition.

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Stuttgart’s struggles continued, with Bayern winning 15 of the last 16 meetings between the sides at the MHPArena.

Manuel Neuer etched his name further into history, drawing level with Thomas Müller as the joint-most decorated player in Super Cup history with eight titles and equalling Müller’s mark of 11 appearances.

What’s Next?

Bayern turn its focus to Bundesliga Matchday 1 (August 16 vs. Wolfsburg), while Stuttgart face Bochum. With the Super Cup secured, the Bavarians signal their intent to reclaim domestic supremacy.