Bayern Munich Beats Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to Claim 12th German Super Cup

The German Super Cup traditionally marks the start of the football season in Germany, pitting the previous year's top teams against each other. In 2026, the match was hosted at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund on August 22, with Bayern Munich facing Borussia Dortmund.

Interest was high, not only because of the fierce rivalry but also due to the involvement of several new and notable players. Greek internationals Konstantinos Karetzas and Giannis Konstantelias were part of the Dortmund squad, with Karetzas starting and Konstantelias beginning on the bench, according to Proto Thema and Ta Nea.

The match was also seen as a key test for Bayern's new coach Vincent Kompany, who aimed to start his tenure with silverware, L'Équipe reported.

On August 22, the final kicked off with both teams eager for the first trophy of the season. Bayern Munich took an early lead, as Nathaniel Brown scored in the 28th minute, Anadolu Ajansı reported. Brown, who had recently transferred from Eintracht Frankfurt, made an immediate impact for his new club.

Before halftime, Michael Olise doubled Bayern's advantage, making it 2-0. By the break, Bayern looked in control, as noted by El Colombiano. Dortmund, however, did not give up. In the second half, they managed to pull a goal back, with Fábio Silva scoring to make it 2-1, according to Time.news.

The match grew tense in the closing stages. Dortmund's hopes of a comeback faded after they were reduced to ten men following a late red card, as reported by in.gr and Anadolu Ajansı. Despite spirited efforts from Karetzas and Konstantelias, Dortmund could not find an equalizer.

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory and lifted the German Super Cup for the 12th time, as confirmed by BirGün and Ta Nea. For coach Vincent Kompany, it was a successful start to his time at Bayern, with L'Équipe quoting him as 'very happy' after the win.

The match gave Bayern an early psychological edge ahead of the Bundesliga season. For Dortmund, the narrow defeat, despite a strong second-half push, offered some positives, especially the performances of their young Greek players.

With the Super Cup decided, both teams will shift their focus to the upcoming Bundesliga campaign, set to begin in the following week. Bayern will look to build on this early success, while Dortmund will aim to regroup and challenge for domestic honors. The development of players like Karetzas and Konstantelias will also be closely watched as the season unfolds.