Five doubles scored by Bayern Stars
In the Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup, FC Bayern showcased a strong performance against VfB Stuttgart, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Key players such as Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, and Manuel Neuer were highly rated for their contributions.
Harry Kane kicked off the scoring for Bayern at the 18th minute, reacting swiftly to a slip by a VfB defender and slotting the ball into the bottom left corner from 17 meters. Kane's goal marked the start of an exciting match.
Luis Díaz, the new signing from FC Liverpool, made his competitive debut for Bayern and scored the winning goal with a header from five meters after a precise cross by Serge Gnabry. The goal was Díaz's first for Bayern, which he dedicated to his late former teammate Diogo Jota.
Joshua Kimmich played a pivotal role in the midfield, dominating play and organizing the offense with smart passes. Kimmich's tactical changes set up several opportunities for Bayern, including a great chance for Leon Goretzka early in the match.
Leon Goretzka posed a constant threat but often slowed down play in possession. Despite missing several chances, Goretzka had a good first shot on goal but missed it just wide from the edge of the box in the fourth minute.
Serge Gnabry had plenty of freedom on the right wing but didn't make the most of it. Gnabry, however, showed good timing to set up Díaz's winning goal with a precise cross.
Díaz, while effective in attack, struggled with sloppy mistakes in passing and allowed Stuttgart to switch play over his left side repeatedly. Josip Stanišić also lacked cohesion with Díaz and made some sloppy mistakes in passing.
Dayot Upamecano held his own against a physically similar opponent but showed some lapses in concentration. Jonathan Tah, on the other hand, used his positioning to thwart numerous Stuttgart counter-attacks.
Konrad Laimer created danger with his runs into depth but missed a chance to make it 2-0. Later in the game, Laimer had to be substituted due to injury.
Manuel Neuer's goalkeeping was praised for saving crucial Stuttgart attempts, with Neuer often highlighted as the best player by Kicker. Neuer made a strong double save to preserve the lead for Bayern.
Stuttgart made significant efforts, pressing late, but Bayern's defense and goalkeeping helped secure the win. Overall, Bayern players were seen as effective and instrumental in securing their 11th Supercup title, with standout performances by Kane and Neuer.
Luis Díaz's debut goal for Bayern, a header from five meters after a precise cross by Serge Gnabry, marked the decisive moment in the Supercup match, securing a 2-1 victory for the team. Harry Kane, having kicked off the scoring, and Manuel Neuer, whose goalkeeping was praised for saving crucial attempts, were standout players in the sports event, namely football.
