Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 2-1 to claim the German Supercup, with goals from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz.
Bayern Munich won the German Supercup, defeating VfB Stuttgart 2-1 with goals from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz. The win marks Bayern’s first Supercup title since 2022 and extends their record to 11 titles in the competition. Stuttgart, on the other hand, has now lost two consecutive Supercup finals.
According to Manuel Neuer, the victory is a significant step in the right direction for Bayern. “It’s a title, and every title is important,” Neuer said. “We’ve had a good but short pre-season, and we wanted to show today that we’re not tired but excited.” Neuer praised his team’s performance, noting that they could have been more clever at the end to avoid conceding a late goal.
Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s coach, emphasized the importance of the win due to the cup’s namesake, Franz Beckenbauer. “The victory tonight was extra important because of the name of the cup,” Kompany said. “Tonight, we were able to show character and a good mentality.” Kompany also praised Harry Kane and Luis Diaz, saying Kane is a world-class striker with a special feeling for scoring goals.
Kompany highlighted Diaz’s energy and potential, stating that he will definitely score many goals for the team. The coach also mentioned that Bayern has two weeks left to make any necessary decisions on the transfer market. Additionally, Kompany expressed his support for young players like Lennart Karl, who are part of the squad and will get their moments during the season.
Bayern’s goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, played a crucial role in the win, making key saves to preserve the team’s lead. Stuttgart’s head coach, Sebastian Hoeness, acknowledged that the defeat was needless and urged his side to be more mature in such matches going forward.
The win sets a positive tone for Bayern’s upcoming season, with the team looking to build on their momentum and make a strong push for the Bundesliga title.
Harry Kane added that “We can build on our foundation from last season – after tonight, we want to win everything this season!”
