Overview
- FC Bayern beat VfB Stuttgart 2-1 in the inaugural Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup thanks to Harry Kane’s opener and Luis Díaz’s first competitive goal.
- Manuel Neuer produced an outstanding save in the 24th minute to deny Nick Woltemade what would have been Stuttgart’s equalizer.
- VfB executives Alexander Wehrle and Fabian Wohlgemuth publicly affirmed that Woltemade will stay at Stuttgart this season and called the transfer talks closed.
- Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund reminded that the summer window runs until September 1, leaving a narrow path for further squad additions.
- Vincent Kompany’s side will look to build on this early silverware as they prepare for Friday’s Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig.