Bayern Munich clinches Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup victory over VfB Stuttgart, 2-1 scoreline triumph
In the 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, Bayern Munich emerged victorious against VfB Stuttgart with a scoreline of 2-1. The match, played on August 16, was a competitive and heated contest that saw goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz for Bayern, and a late consolation from Jamie Leweling for Stuttgart.
The game began with Bayern Munich dominating the tempo, keeping Stuttgart under pressure and creating several chances. A defensive mistake by Stuttgart's Luca Jaquez in the 18th minute allowed Kane to capitalize and open the scoring.
Stuttgart seemed to wake up after Kane's goal, with Josha Vagnoman having a chance to score in the 23rd minute. However, Manuel Neuer, Bayern's goalkeeper and the man of the match, made a save to deny Vagnoman. Stuttgart continued to press in the second half but failed to create clear-cut chances.
Bayern extended their lead in the 77th minute when Serge Gnabry delivered a perfect cross for Díaz, who headed the ball in unmarked. Stuttgart tried long balls to penetrate Bayern's defense but could only score a late header through Leweling in the third minute of injury time, which came too late to change the result.
The match saw Bayern claim their first title of the 2025/26 season, continuing their dominance in the German Supercup—this was their first Supercup win since 2022. Stuttgart, meanwhile, suffered their second consecutive loss in this final.
The match was characterized by Bayern’s control, Stuttgart’s resilience, heated confrontations, and tactical plays, especially Bayern’s effective use of Gnabry on the right flank. The future of Stuttgart's standout player, Nick Woltemade, remains uncertain amid a transfer tug-of-war between the clubs, with Stuttgart resisting Bayern’s advances.
Sports in Europe continue to captivate fans, with the recent 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup being no exception. In the title clash, Bayern Munich, known for their dominance, showed off their prowess in football yet again, securing a spot in the European-leagues with their hard-earned victory against VfB Stuttgart.
