Bayern emerges victorious in the Supercup, as VfB concludes the Woltemade investigation - Bayern Munich clinches the Supercup victory, while VfB Stuttgart ends their Woltemade tenure
On August 16, 2025, Bayern Munich secured their 11th Supercup title after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the first edition of the tournament renamed in honour of the late Franz Beckenbauer.
The opening goal came in the 18th minute when Harry Kane capitalised on a mistake by Stuttgart defender Luca Jaquez. Bayern dominated the early stages of the game, with Leon Goretzka having two shots in the first five minutes and Konrad Laimer, Goretzka, and Michael Olise all missing further chances in the first half.
Stuttgart responded well, finding their rhythm midway through the first half, but Nick Woltemade, a striker who was reportedly a summer transfer target for Bayern, missed a good opportunity to score from close range against Manuel Neuer. Despite their efforts, Stuttgart's Fabian Bredlow was unable to prevent Harry Kane from scoring again in the 63rd minute, while Woltemade missed another chance in the 74th minute.
The game took a turn for the better for Stuttgart when Jamie Leweling scored a consolation goal in the 90+4 minute, but it ultimately came too late. Bayern secured the win with Luis Díaz's header in the 77th minute, after a cross from Serge Gnabry.
The match, which was the 100th competitive match for Sebastian Hoeneß as coach of VfB Stuttgart, became more heated as it progressed. Notably, the transfer saga involving Woltemade and FC Bayern remains unresolved, with no agreement reached as of the Supercup match.
Key Details and Analysis
- Supercup context: This was the first edition of the Supercup named after Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away in January 2024. Bayern’s win continues their dominance in German football, adding another early season trophy.
- Match dynamics: Bayern started strong and took the lead through a fortuitous interception leading to Kane’s goal. Stuttgart responded well, attacking more bravely and creating chances, with Woltemade drawing notable saves from Bayern’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
- Luis Díaz impact: Díaz, a big offseason signing from Liverpool, made an immediate impact by scoring the winning goal, suggesting he could be a key player for Bayern this season.
- Transfer saga: Woltemade is still a subject of negotiation, indicating Bayern’s intent to strengthen further but also the complexities in agreeing transfer terms with Stuttgart. No closure on the deal was reported at the time of the Supercup.
In summary, Bayern began their 2025–26 season by claiming the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with strong performances from new signings and established stars, while the Nick Woltemade transfer remains an ongoing, unresolved negotiation between the clubs. The focus for FC Bayern remains on the ongoing transfer market, with the window still open for another two weeks.
The Commission, amidst the buzzing football arena, paused to consider a proposal on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation. The panel was also tasked with drafting a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States, as the football world anxiously watched the Supercup exploits of Bayern Munich.
