Bayern Munich secures German Supercup as Kane and Gordon make impacts
Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to win the German Supercup, marking a trophy win for Harry Kane. The victory sets a strong tone for the upcoming Bundesliga season. New signing Nathaniel Brown scored the opening goal for Bayern, while Michael Olise contributed a goal and an assist in the match.
Brown, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt, typically plays as a left-back but was deployed in the No. 10 role. He scored in the 28th minute, sending the ball low into the corner. Brown, 23, also had another shot just wide of the far post in the 43rd minute and initiated an attack that led to Kane firing over the bar. Kane praised Brown’s performance, noting his versatility and skill on the ball, despite it not being his natural position.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany expressed satisfaction with the team’s fighting spirit. He highlighted that Olise and Kane, despite limited training, played the full 90 minutes. Kompany emphasized the team’s determination to continue winning, stating they would not rest on past achievements. The team played without midfielder Jamal Musiala, who is recovering from a health scare.
Dortmund’s Fabio Silva scored in the 75th minute, but they were unable to find an equaliser. Ramy Bensebaini was sent off late in the game, reducing Dortmund to 10 men. The Bundesliga season is scheduled to commence next weekend, with Bayern hosting VfB Stuttgart.
LaLiga and Serie A Openings
In LaLiga, both Barcelona and Real Madrid secured away victories to start their campaigns. Barcelona achieved a dominant 5-0 win against Elche, with Anthony Gordon providing two assists on his debut after coming off the bench. Raphinha scored twice for Barcelona, and Karim Adeyemi also netted a goal on his debut.
Real Madrid, under returning coach Jose Mourinho, needed a 90th-minute winner to defeat Espanyol 2-1. Carlos Espi scored the decisive goal, delighting Mourinho. Espi, 21, is seen as a potential key player for Madrid, with Thibaut Courtois comparing him to former striker Joselu. Espi and Mourinho are both residing at the club’s training ground, fostering a close working relationship.
Meanwhile, Serie A also began with AC Milan securing a 2-1 away win against Torino, marking a successful start for coach Ruben Amorim. Despite a goal from Scotland striker Che Adams for Torino, Milan’s organised performance ensured their victory. Juventus and Napoli also started with away wins, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring late for Napoli.
Inter Milan, the reigning champions, began their title defence with a strong 4-1 win over Monza. Hakan Calhanoglu and Pio Esposito scored impressive goals, both assisted by Andy Diouf. Diouf, a midfielder playing out of position at right wing-back, delivered a magnificent performance, highlighting Inter’s squad depth. Djed Spence is expected to take on the right wing-back role long-term for Inter.
Ligue 1 and Other European Highlights
In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain had an uncertain start to their season, drawing 2-2 with Rennes. Ferran Torres scored two goals to salvage a point for PSG in a match moved due to the condition of the Parc des Princes pitch. This followed a defeat to Lens in the Trophee des Champions and a narrow win against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup.
Lyon secured a 2-0 victory against Toulouse, with coach Paulo Fonseca making a strategic decision to change all 11 players in his line-up. This move was made amidst Lyon’s Champions League play-off fixtures against Fenerbahce. Marseille delivered a standout performance, winning 4-0 against Strasbourg. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, despite being stripped of the captaincy, scored the final goal, reflecting his popularity within the squad.
Other results across Europe included Trabzonspor‘s win, where Mohamed Salah scored two goals. The German Supercup victory for Bayern Munich was secured on August 23, 2026.
Source: skysports.com
