Full Breakdown
Bayern Munich Retain Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with 2-1 Victory over Borussia Dortmund
8/23/2026, 6:03:16 AM
Core Event: Bayern Triumph in Munich
On August 22, 2026, Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Signal Iduna Park to retain the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Nathaniel Brown opened the scoring in the 28th minute after a Michael Olise cross, and Olise himself added a second in first-half stoppage time (45+1´). Fabio Silva reduced the deficit for Dortmund in the 75th minute, but a straight red card for Ramy Bensebaini in the 90th minute sealed Bayern’s win.
Background & Context
The Supercup pits the previous season’s Bundesliga champion against the DFB-Pokal winner. Bayern entered as the domestic double holders from the 2025-26 campaign, having claimed both the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal (the cup final was on May 23). Dortmund qualified as the league runners-up. Both clubs fielded several new signings, with Bayern’s Nathaniel Brown making his competitive debut and Michael Olise featuring prominently on the right flank.
Data & Statistics
- Score: Bayern 2 – 1 Dortmund
- Goals: Brown (28´), Olise (45+1´), Silva (75´)
- Red Card: Bensebaini (90´)
- First-half possession: Bayern 64 %
- Shots (first half): Bayern 11, Dortmund 1
- xGoals (first half): Bayern 1.73, Dortmund 0.15
- Maximum speed: Olise 33.29 km/h (highest among Bayern players)
- Pass efficiency leader: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was a very good first half,” — Vincent Kompany, bayern munich coach
What's Next
The Supercup win provides Bayern with its first trophy of the 2026-27 campaign. The Bundesliga season opens the following week, with Bayern hosting VfB Stuttgart on Friday and Dortmund traveling to face Hamburg on Saturday. Both clubs will look to build on the Supercup performance as they begin their league campaigns.
