Back in August, Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch in consecutive matches only three days apart from each other. There was outside concern that his professional career might be over. He quickly attributed the issue to a change in medication for a known issue but his critics were far from convinced.
A short three weeks later, Musiala was back in the starting XI of a Champions League match. After Bodø/Glimt was forced to replace their goalkeeper at halftime, Musiala jumped on a loose ball and scored the eventual game winner.
Bayern’s 900th goal in European competition 👏 pic.twitter.com/AKNiTIBUkx
In the postgame interview (via iMiaSanMia), Vincent Kompany praised Musiala for his efforts.
"Everyone was happy for him, 75k people in the stadium and the people in front of their TVs," said Kompany. "We knew his moment would come. He scored a really important goal. It's great for Jamal, hopefully the focus now will only be on his performances. He knows how to deal with the other topic and will continue to get all support from us."

#musiala #back #three #ISSUE

Bayern Munich scored five goals against Norwegian underdogs FK Bodø/Glimt. The rust in the Bavarians was evident as they struggled to build rhythm. The second half turned out to be a much better affair as Vincent Kompany's men found their feet and blew their opponents away.
Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise were frontrunners who woke the rest of the team up with their individual brilliance and finally reaped their rewards in the second half with deserved goals and ***** ists. Luis Diaz had an off day and was perhaps the only starter who couldn't pick himself up before the end of the game.
Without further ado, here are the match awards from Bayern Munich's first game and first victory of the Champions League season.
While Bodø/Glimt as a unit were fantastic in capitalizing on Bayern's rustiness by isolating the attackers, they failed to make scoresheet gains. In Bayern's emphatic attempts to crack the Bodø code, there were a few vulnerabilities especially early into the game. With some more numbers, the Norwegians could have sneaked at least one goal. Helmersen's shot at Neuer's open goal was a brave lone effort from his pressing.
Nonetheless, Kjetil Knutsen and his team deserve a shoutout for executing a great low-block. Nikita Haikin, the starting goalkeeper made some important saves and kept the game even. Unfortunately, he had to leave the pitch after the first half due to injury.

#munich

UEFA Champions League
Bayern Munich 5 - 0 Bodø / Glimt FT
Harry Kane's goal was his third of the season for Bayern Munich [AFP via Getty Images]
England captain Harry Kane scored his 55th Champions League goal and Michael Olise struck twice as Bayern Munich began their campaign by comfortably beating Bodo/Glimt.
Vincent Kompany's side will be looking to improve on last season, when they reached the semi-finals.

#bayern #league #harry #uefa

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The Ballon d'Or's official website has been confirming some of their nominees for the 2026 award ceremony throughout Tuesday, with **** nal receiving nominations in a number of categories.
The first nomination was for Men's Club of the Year, and **** nal are up against Bayern Munich, Bodo/Glimt, Flamengo, and Paris Saint-Germain for the award. The Gunners' Premier League trophy and two final appearances, including the Champions League final, are behind the nomination.
Next came the Men's Coach of the Year nominations, with Mikel Arteta joining Spain's Luis de la Fuente, Aston Villa's Unai Emery, Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany, and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique on the shortlist.
Arsenal's successes are again the obvious motivating factor behind Arteta's nomination.

#league #arsenal #bayern

Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich have received a major injury boost ahead of their opening UEFA Champions League game against Bodø/Glimt on Thursday. Serge Gnabry, who hasn't played since last season's Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid in April, returned to full team training on Monday, according to Bild.
Eager to make up for lost time following his adductor tear, it's quite possible that Gnabry could return to the squad as early as Thursday, which could have consequences for summer signing Ismael Saibari. The duo will compete for the No.10 spot behind Harry Kane, a position that has also been occupied by fellow summer arrival Nathaniel Brown, in the absence of Jamal Musiala.
Kompany, therefore, has plenty of options to keep things interesting. Notably, following Bayern's 0-0 draw against Bundesliga returnees Schalke 04, Didi Hamann criticised Saibari's performance. "Saibari is a wonderful footballer," he told Sky90. "But he's too slow. He's not fast at all, he's like a poor Kane.
"They say Saibari can play four positions. I think the only position Saibari can play is behind Kane, because he's too slow on the wing. Gnabry is a class above him there."
GGFN | Daniel Pinder

#kompany #league #following

When the Bundesliga schedule was first confirmed and it became clear Schalke 04 would host Bayern Munich on jut the second Bundesliga matchday, the expectation was that Die Königsblauen would be swept aside rather convincingly. After all, the team's last meeting, three years ago, ended 6-0 to Bayern. That was under Thomas Tuchel's inconsistent Bayern. What could Kompany & Co do?
Stutter to a 0-0 draw, that is what. A dour Bayern team struggled to get out of second gear and really punish a defensively solid Schalke, who celebrate their first point since their return to the Bundesliga. Here are some observations on the match:
It is easy to forget after the match, but the first 15 minutes completely belonged to Bayern. The Bavarians' counterpress utterly suffocated the hosts, who simply could not exit their own half in those minutes. The team pinged the ball around, kept it well and utterly annihilated any counter attacks.
But, in what would become an unfortunate running theme throughout the match, the passing was far too slow and the players seemed unsure of their positions. One of Bayern's most important strengths is their ability to move the ball quickly from side to side. Players know their positions, know how to move the ball on and ping it back and forth. This forces the opposition defense to move side to side, which opens up **** e in the middle and opportunities to score.
This was missing today. It was clear that the chemistry among forwards Nathaniel Brown, Ismael Saibari and Lennart Karl was missing, but regulars such as Konrad Laimer, Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano also struggled to really get into the flow of things. It was possible to overcome these issues (Nathaniel Brown, after all, would still have given Bayern the lead if it had not been for a phenomenal save by Loris Karius in the Schalke goal) and perhaps the players would have grown into the match more.

#players #first

A subtle smile played across Vincent Kompany's face as the final whistle blew at Bremer Brücke late on Wednesday evening. Joshua Kimmich gave a thumbs-up to the travelling fans, whilst Harry Kane glanced down briefly and seemed content in the moment. Then the FC Bayern players high-fived one another and headed towards the away supporters' block.
Job done at VfL Osnabrück. Through to the second round of the DFB Cup. That was exactly what was at stake in FC Bayern's 4–1 win against the newly promoted Bundesliga 2 side. The record cup winners showed composure and poise at a venue where even favourites can sometimes stumble.
Going behind early on due to a wonder goal from Robin Meißner proved to be the perfect stress test (5th minute). A shot that thundered into the top corner sent the stadium into a frenzy, and briefly gave the underdogs hope that they could perhaps cause an upset. But the Munich side remained calm and didn't let that moment unsettle them.
"It flew right into the top corner – congratulations to Robin Meißner on that goal," said Jonas Urbig after the game. The FCB goalkeeper had been given a vote of confidence by coach Kompany and immediately found himself in for a cup night that demanded more than just taking care of business. "The first goal was a stunner. You know, of course, that it can be tricky here, and then a goal like that goes in within the first ten minutes. It was absolutely incredible. But we kept our cool, played a solid second half and are ultimately very happy," concluded Kompany.
The response was crucial. Bayern needed a moment to regroup, but quickly found their way back to their strengths. Their passing and positional play looked composed, they kept up the pressure, and Kimmich's well-thought-out passes consistently added structure to the game. Up front, Kane provided a swift response with his equaliser (18'), before Tom Bischof turned the game around before the break (24').

#gave #briefly

The mood in the Bayern camp was a positive one following the result, with Harry Kane and Tom Bischof both praising their side's performance. Head coach Vincent Kompany echoed those sentiments after the final whistle.
As was the case in recent Bundesliga victories over VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, Bayern once again failed to keep a clean sheet. However, Kompany was largely satisfied with what he saw from his team in Osnabrück.
Speaking to ARD after the game, the Belgian said:
"Yes, it went well, but the first goal was insane. The way the goal was scored, that was just incredible. It really created a great atmosphere, especially in the first ten minutes. But we stayed calm. And above all, we played a solid second half. We knew beforehand that it wouldn't be easy."
Kompany was reluctant to place the blame for the goal solely on his central defenders, instead praising Osnabrück for the quality of their play in the challenge.

#goal

Bayern Munich is set to begin their DFB Pokal journey with a face-off against the VFL Osnabrück on Wednesday.
Manager Vincent Kompany said that Bayern Munich are mentally prepared for a real battle against second-tier Osnabruck.
Date: Wednesday, 2nd September.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: Stadion an der Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück.

#wednesday #osnabruck

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has heard the theories that the squad could use a "goalkeeper by competition" strategy, but the boss does not want anyone to think that will be the case for his team during the 2026/27 season.
Against VfL Osnabrück on Wednesday, Kompany will start Jonas Urbig.
"I dismiss the idea of having a dedicated cup or Champions League goalkeeper. We're looking at the fixture list; it's about seeing what's best – also for Manuel Neuer and giving Jonas a chance to shine. I did that once in my first year as head coach, and it was a mistake," said Kompany (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "Jonas Urbig will start in goal tomorrow. Over the course of the season, it will be the same as last term. We've already put an incredible amount of trust in Jonas. He's played in many important matches, such as the cup final. These are milestones that show he can perform in big games."
For the betterment of the squad — and also the health of Neuer and the development of Urbig — Kompany will manage the workload balance as he sees fit and base it on how he ****** ses each player, not on what competition a game is in.
That, indeed, sounds like a plan.

#kompany #jonas #coach #squad

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl believes the club possesses a center-back group that many teams around Europe would love to have.
Speaking to Kicker, Eberl highlighted the quality of Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah and Kim Min-jae, describing all three as world-class options while explaining why Bayern Munich are comfortable relying on the trio throughout a demanding season.
"It's simply the situation we have with Jona, with Upa, and with Min-jae," Eberl told Kicker. "Now we have three clear center-backs, all three world-class, you simply have to say that. I think quite a few clubs envy us for the quality of these three players. Of course, we'll need all of them given the number of games. Min-Jae really solidified last season and is continuing that now."
Eberl's comments underline the importance of having genuine depth in central defense, particularly with Bayern Munich competing across the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League.
Kim appears to have an especially important role after Eberl praised the progress he made last season. The South Korean defender has continued that development into the new campaign, giving Vincent Kompany another dependable option alongside Tah and Upamecano.

#eberl

Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl taking to the media to inform Arijon Ibrahimović that he is available to be sold, without ensuring that the player was fully aware of what was going on, is a bad look for the club — and also a legitimate story per Bild.
Sport1 broke the initial story, but now it seems as if the heat between the two sides is real:
Max Eberl's recent statements about Arijon Ibrahimović caused a big lack of understanding on the player's camp. Eberl's sudden willingness to let Ibrahimović go came as a huge surprise to the player. After all, the club extended Ibrahimović's contract this summer, announced in the public press release that he will be permanently included in the first team rotation this season, and the player was promised the role of Luis Díaz backup after a conversation with Vincent Kompany. The fact that the management has already changed their minds has come as a surprise to the player's camp. In addition to that, Eberl's public comments on the matter are especially what bothered Ibrahimović and his entourage.
Naturally, this has led to the emergence of new rumors, including one linking the young attacker to Werder Bremen. However, for that kind of move to go down, Werder Bremen would have to shed some its own roster weight, per Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia):
Max Eberl's recent statements about Arijon Ibrahimović caused a big lack of understanding on the player's camp. Eberl's sudden willingness to let Ibrahimović go came as a huge surprise to the player. After all, the club extended Ibrahimović's contract this summer, announced in the public press release that he will be permanently included in the first team rotation this season, and the player was promised the role of Luis Díaz backup after a conversation with Vincent Kompany. The fact that the management has already changed their minds has come as a surprise to the player's camp. In addition to that, Eberl's public comments on the matter are especially what bothered Ibrahimović and his entourage.

#vincent

João Palhinha recently completed a transfer back home to Benfica, putting an end to his short and largely uneventful stint at Bayern Munich. Max Eberl did a kind of recap on Palhinha's experience with the German giants (via Sky Sports' Kerry Hau as captured by X account iMiaSanMia):
"João was very unlucky not to have joined the club a year before. There was another attempt in winter. Then the following summer, there were changes: I joined the club, there was a coaching change – we still signed this player [Palhinha], who had showed outstanding qualities in the Premier League. We signed Vinnie Kompany as new coach. Then the developments showed that maybe Palhinha's playing style does not perfectly fit into the development we were going through.
"João Palhinha is still a top player with a great character, who has clear strengths. But not the way that perfectly fits our midfield. Of course, when a player costs a lot of money and doesn't work out, people quickly talk about a flop – but there was a factual reason for that. Now we're just happy for all parties that we found a solution. He went back to his home country, we got a fee, with which we can balance the books a bit."
All the best to JP on his move back to Portugal and hopefully he can get his career back on track even if it's at the late stage.
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#back #account #signed

Michael Olise has picked up right where he left off this summer, scoring a cool-as-you-like goal in Bayern Munich's league opener against VfB Stuttgart and having an even slicker finish cancelled by a narrow offside ruling in review.
The Frenchman, who was the subject of some summer transfer rumors, is one of Vincent Kompany's key men in a formidable and multi-faceted attack — and he's well on his way to a third Bundesliga season with outstanding production. But it's too early for talks of an extension, according to Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen in comments captured by Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau (via iMiaSanMia).
"We're not currently in [contract] talks," Dreesen noted after the match — a runaway 5-1 winner after Olise's second-half goal restored a Bayern lead that had only just slipped away. "He's under contract until 2029, so there's no reason to rush into anything."
Okay…but maybe there is a little bit of a reason?
Olise is 24, turning 25 this season, and flying just about as high as any footballer in the world today after two explosive, breakout seasons at Bayern Munich and a sensational World Cup with France. His value has skyrocketed beyond the €60M fee that brought him to Germany from Crystal Palace and consequently, so too has he outgrown his initial contract. All the biggest clubs in the world should be after him, and any club that can't fit him in at right wing can probably find a place for him in the center, where he may even prefer playing.

#World #contract #right #goal

Bayern Munich are heavy favorites to lift the Bundesliga once again this season and it didn't take the home side long to show why that is. While there are still new faces here adjusting to the team, the match was the perfect start to the season, with Bayern getting in the win column in front of the Allianz Arena crowd.
After giving Josha Vagnomann plenty of criticism in the past for his brief appearances for the German national team, the Stuttgart defender came up big for the visitors today. Outside of the goal, the German had a generally strong game and was an impressive player for Stuttgart on the day. That of course changed when the German defender made a comical error of an own goal, sliding into the ball, putting it past his own goalkeeper.
While Finn Jeltsch had less memorable moments in the match, his consistency at his age is remarkable, and he is the clear leader of an already strong backline. Jeltsch remains a bright young star to watch out for in the future.
It would be easy to give the choice to Upamecano after he opened up Bayern's account for the Bundesliga season, and had an overall impressive match. However, Upamecano often gets his flowers for how great he has been over the last year.
Another player that does deserve their flowers today is Davies. The Canadian was highly criticized for sitting out the majority of the World Cup for his host nation, but the defender looks hungry this season in a way we haven't seen in some time. While he won't be credited for any goal contributions today, it was his action that lead to Vagnomann's own goal. If Davies can keep up this attacking threat all year round, Kompany will have a ridiculous amount of good options at his disposal.

#german #defender #bayern

Bayern Munich start their latest ****** le defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would consistute success this season?
The German side are as short as 1-7 odds with bookmakers after winning 13 of the past 14 ****** les - and are chasing a hat-trick of successes.
They host Stuttgart on Friday (19:30 BST) in a game you can watch live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Vincent Kompany's side already have a win against rivals Borussia Dortmund under their belt after winning the German Super Cup 2-1 last weekend.
England captain Harry Kane will be looking to win his fourth Bundesliga Golden Boot in four seasons... and perhaps even more.

#winning #munich #sport

Bayern Munich has decided that Maycon Cardozo and Tim Binder are better served continuing their development in Bavaria rather than heading out on loan.
According to Sky Germany's journalist Kerry Hau, both teenagers attracted several interesting loan offers, but Bayern Munich decided to keep them in the squad. The plan is for Cardozo and Binder to continue training regularly with Vincent Kompany's senior team, after making strong impressions during preseason.
That is a significant vote of confidence in two players who have emerged as intriguing prospects at the Bayern campus.
Cardozo, 17, has already made history at Bayern Munich. He became the first player from the club's World Squad program to appear for the senior team when he made his Bundesliga debut last season. He has continued progressing through the youth ranks, while also gaining experience with Bayern Munich II.
Binder, 19, has also caught attention with his pace, dribbling ability, and attacking intent. Bayern Munich specifically highlighted his performance during the preseason friendly against Wehen Wiesbaden.

#cardozo #squad #senior

Bayern Munich will be looking to capture a Champions League ******* le in 2026/27 and now we know just how difficult the first part of that journey will me.
The league phase opponents were drawn for the Bavarians and there are some exciting match-ups on the slate for Vincent Kompany's crew. Let's take a look at how the drawing played out:
Arsenal (H)
Atlético Madrid (A)
Real Betis (H)

#arsenal #betis

Jamal Musiala is closing in on a return to action for Bayern Munich but will not be available for the Bundesliga season opener against VfB Stuttgart on Friday, coach Vincent Kompany said.
The 23-year-old collapsed due to absence seizures in two pre-season friendlies and is sitting out the start to the campaign while his medication is adjusted.
"Basically Jamal is doing relatively well," Kompany told a news conference on Thursday, adding that Musiala was set to take full part in Bayern's final training session. "But he will not yet be in the squad."
Musiala is still getting used "to the increase in medication." A decision on a match comeback would be made "hand in hand with the experts," Kompany said.
Winger Lennart Karl will be back in the Bayern squad for the first time since his muscle injury before the World Cup, having missed the 2-1 win against Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup last Saturday alongside Musiala.

#kompany #jamal #munich

The 2026/27 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday night, with reigning champions Bayern Munich hosting VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena at 20:30 CEST.
Ahead of the game, it has been reported that Jamal Musiala will not be available for Bayern, with the German champions taking a cautious approach with the 23-year-old following two recent collapses caused by absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany provided a positive update on Musiala on Friday, but confirmed that the Germany international will not be involved against Stuttgart.
"Basically, Jamal's doing pretty well. He'll take part in team training today. He won't be in the squad tomorrow. He's getting used to the increased dosage of medication. He will return to the squad at some point and we'll make the decision in close consultation with the experts. He's doing well," said Kompany.
Kompany also confirmed that 18-year-old Lennart Karl will return to the squad after recovering from the injury he picked up just before Germany's World Cup campaign.

#kompany

German national team coach Jürgen Klopp has already spoken with several Bundesliga coaches, including Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany:
During his first few weeks in charge, Jürgen Klopp held long conversations with Bundesliga coaches, including Vincent Kompany, Niko Kovač and Sebastian Hoeneß. Klopp wants to work with them closely and stay in regular contact. He has also spoken to the coaches of Germany's youth teams and made it clear to them that they're part of the process and are very important to him. Klopp attaches a lot of importance to attending games regularly in stadiums. After last week's Super Cup, he will also attend Friday's Bundesliga opener at Allianz Arena.
Klopp is trying as best he can to get a read on his talent pool and taking in feedback from some of the most important managers in Germany's top tier. Sure, you can say that is what he is supposed to do, but it is reassuring that he — so far — is able to juggle managing the here and now, while also working to establish new initiatives for the future.
Juventus is still trying to sort out its desire to bring in a new attacker:
Juventus are unimpressed with Randal Kolo Muani's performances since his return to the club and are now looking at Atlético Madrid striker Alexander Sørloth, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The Norway international is being favoured over Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee because it is felt that his characteristics would be a better fit. Nicolas González could be used as part of a deal to bring the costs down, especially as the 28-year-old wants to continue with Atleti following the expiration of his loan.

#wants

Per a press release from Benfica, the Portuguese power confirmed previous reports of what it was going to pay for João Palhinha.
The total package consisted of €14 million of a base transfer fee, plus €5 million in potential bonuses for Bayern Munich as had been reported earlier this week:
Midfielder João Palhinha, 31, has joined the Sport Lisboa e Benfica professional soccer team. The Portuguese international is transferring from Bayern Munich to the Glorioso, signing a contract valid through June 30, 2030. The agreement to acquire the player's full rights was finalized for 14 million euros, to which may be added up to a maximum of five million euros, payable based on predefined objectives. The contract includes a buyout clause in the amount of 50 million euros.
Palhinha's move was a long time coming and solved one of the existing roster overflow issues for the Bavarians as the midfielder was not in the plans for head coach Vincent Kompany. There was never a strategy for how to use Palhinha upon his arrival in Bavaria. Now, the 31-year-old will get a chance to revive his career in a comfortable setting.
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#palhinha #contract #sport

Sacha Boey's future at Bayern Munich appears to be becoming clearer, and it does not seem to involve a significant role in Vincent Kompany's plans for the upcoming season.
After featuring in several of Bayern Munich's preseason friendlies, Boey was left out of the squad for the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund. The decision has increased speculation that the club is now actively pushing the 25-year-old toward an exit.
Max Eberl addressed the situation after Bayern Munich's victory, explaining that the club had already been transparent with Boey and the other players whose futures remain uncertain.
"We communicated clearly with the three guys (Boey, Palhinha, Zaragoza) from the start – and when you have a game like this, you take the players you're planning to use throughout the season," Eberl told Bild (via iMiaSanMia).
That explanation suggests the decision was not simply about Boey's recent performances, but rather about Bayern Munich's broader planning for the season. Boey has struggled to establish himself as a consistent starter since arriving at Bayern Munich, and the club now appears prepared to move on if the right opportunity emerges.

#boey #season #club #decision

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 German footballer of the year by an ***** ociation of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.
The England captain won the award after a stellar year, winning the Bundesliga and German Cup while Bayern also reached the Champions League semi-finals.
Kane scored 61 goals for the club last season in all competitions.
Bayern boss Vincent Kompany was named coach of the year, while their women's captain Giulia Gwinn won the award for best female player.
The 695 members of the German sports journalists ***** ociation vote on the award, with Bundesliga players or German footballers playing abroad eligible for the honour.

#bayern #year #bundesliga

The 2-1 scoreline might suggest a closely fought Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, but Bayern Munich's performance told a different story.
Vincent Kompany's side controlled the match for long stretches and dictated the tempo, particularly during a dominant first half that saw Bayern Munich take a 2-0 lead. Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise provided the goals, with Olise also setting up Brown for the opener.
Bayern Munich's control was reflected in the numbers, with the reigning Bundesliga champions enjoying the majority of possession and producing considerably more accurate passing than Borussia Dortmund. Their ability to consistently keep the ball, move Borussia Dortmund around and establish territory in the final third was a major reason they were able to build their advantage.
BVB improved after halftime and Fabio Silva pulled one back in the 75th minute, but Bayern Munich remained composed under pressure.
Ultimately, the statistics backed up what the eye test showed — Bayern Munich was the better side and deserved their first trophy of the season.

#first

Bayern Munich began the new season with silverware after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to retain the German Super Cup at Signal Iduna Park.
Vincent Kompany's side made the stronger start and took the lead in the 28th minute. Michael Olise combined with Nathaniel Brown, who fired a low finish beyond Gregor Kobel to score his first competitive goal for the club.
Dortmund thought they had responded when Ramy Bensebaini found the net from a set-piece, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Bayern then doubled their advantage shortly before the interval. Jobe Bellingham lost possession in midfield, allowing Olise to race into the penalty area before calmly slotting the ball into the far corner despite being under pressure.
Dortmund pushed for a way back after the restart and Manuel Neuer was forced into action to keep out a powerful effort from Konstantinos Karetsas.

#bayern #goal #iduna

Bayern Munich had to fight tooth and nail to overcome a surprisingly feisty Borussia Dortmund side, which the Bavarians managed with a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise. Despite nearly losing the match, Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany said he was pleased with the team's performance.
"I'm very happy with the win. Michael Olise and Harry Kane trained 3 times with us and were able to play 90 minutes," Kompany said after the match (as captured by X account iMiaSanMia). "Back in my time, you go back from vacation with 3-4 extra kilograms. Now the guys have their private trainers and come back very fit. Nene and Saibari will give us a big extra this season. We still have Lenny, Jamal and Serge Gnabry to come back.
"Regardless of the result today, it was a statement of energy, fighting for every ball, every situation. Some people maybe think we'll have a drop because we won everything last year. But that won't be the case, we won't rest and will try to win everything."
The Rekordmeister is off the mark for 2026/27 with a trophy. Bayern's Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart will be next weekend.
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#bayern #match #every

Ideal way to kick off the season!
Bayern picked up right where they left off last season by winning the first trophy of the campaign, the German Super Cup, against rivals Dortmund.
And yet, the Bavarians were far from being in steamroller mode. They did manage to produce a very convincing first half, during which they scored twice, led by an already twice-decisive Olise: first with an ****** ist for Brown, who beat Kobel with a left-footed side-foot finish, then by getting on the scoresheet himself after a Bellingham turnover and a solo run capped with an outside-of-the-foot strike.
The French maestro carried Bayern and set the tone before the match became much more complicated in the second half. Vincent Kompany's men had already had an early warning with a Bensebaini goal disallowed at the end of the first half.
In the end, Dortmund had to wait until the 72nd minute, when substitute Fabio Silva managed to pull one back against a Bayern side that had become very passive. It was not enough, however, to stop the Bavarians from winning the 11th Super Cup in their history, despite a tense finish marked by Bensebaini's sending-off and a Beier shot (90+4) that sent a shiver through the entire stadium.

#super #dortmund #left #twice

Manuel Neuer has already been impressed by Bayern Munich's latest addition, Ismael Saibari.
The Bayern Munich captain admitted that Saibari's injury limited his initial involvement, but the squad has now had the opportunity to work with him in training. Neuer also pointed out that Bayern Munich already had a close look at the midfielder when the clubs faced each other during Saibari's time at PSV.
"He was a bit injured and now we've had our first training sessions together. Of course, we'd already seen him at PSV when we played against them. He also played for the Moroccan national team at the World Cup. He's already shown some really good performances there. We're looking forward to the future with him and we know he's a great addition to the team," Neuer told Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau (as captured by iMiaSanMia).
Saibari brings versatility, athleticism and an ability to contribute in the attacking third, giving Vincent Kompany another intriguing option as Bayern Munich looks to build on last season.
The Bayern Munich squad has now had its first opportunity to see Saibari up close.

#bayern #already

Ahead of tomorrow night's Supercup clash with Borussia Dortmund, Vincent Kompany has confirmed that Jamal Musiala won't feature.
"Every decision was made based on the best possible information. We know how to handle it. He'll be training individually this week.
"I spoke to Jamal and he said I can speak about that. He made a slight change to his treatment, which caused some side effects.
"It's perfectly normal to make changes to a treatment plan. Now we want to get things back to how it was before," he said at his press conference.
After adding that Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl will also be unavailable, Kompany discussed the challenge of facing Dortmund.

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