German Supercup: Olise masterclass powers Bayern past Dortmund to retain title
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German Supercup Olise masterclass powers Bayern past Dortmund to retain title Photograph: (AFP)
Michael Olise scored and provided an assist as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to retain the German Supercup and kick off their season with silverware.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich retained the German Supercup after beating old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening game on Saturday (Aug 22). Playmaker Michael Olise powered his team to a massive win with a goal and an assist against Dortmund. Following a stunning FIFA World Cup in North America, Olise picked up from where he left off last season, regularly tearing down the right flank. He first assisted Nathaniel Brown for his team’s opener in the 28th minute before hammering one in close to halftime.
Former Wolves striker Fabio Silva helped Dortmund find the net in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as Bayern walked out as winners in the end.
"It's a magnificent victory to kick off the season," Bayern striker Harry Kane said in a chat with Sky. "Winning the trophy away at our league rival's home stadium is, of course, a great start to the season."
Bayern were not at their best against Dortmund, but had enough quality to see off a rebuilding Dortmund team playing the season opener for the first time since 2021. The win over their rivals saw Bayern lift the trophy for the record 12th time, and the second consecutive time since it was renamed for club legend Franz Beckenbauer in 2025.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said the win showed his side had the hunger to repeat last year's heroics.
"Some people maybe think we'll have a drop because we won everything last year. But that won't be the case; we won't rest and will try to win everything," Kompany said.
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Meanwhile, with new German coach Jurgen Klopp watching on, Bayern boss Kompany pulled a selection shock by naming left-back Brown behind Kane in attacking midfield. Summer arrival Brown seemed to struggle in the unfamiliar role early but was on the spot to put Bayern in front.
An on-rushing Olise was felled on the edge of the box, but the ball fell to Brown, who calmly slotted home.
Bayern will face VfB Stuttgart in their Bundesliga opener on August 29.
(With inputs from AFP)
