Background on Key Players
Harry Kane, the English striker who recently joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur, scored the opening goal in the match. Kane, 29, has a prolific record with 86 goals in 97 appearances for his previous club, North London’s Tottenham Hotspur. His move to Bayern Munich marked his pursuit of more silverware, having already won the Premier League with Tottenham.
Luis Díaz, the Colombian winger signed from Liverpool for €88 million (approx. $105 million) in late July, marked his official debut for Bayern Munich with a goal. The 26-year-old’s impressive performance and goal secured the Super Cup for his new team.
Match Recap
The match, held at the Neckar Stadion in Stuttgart with a crowd of 60,000 spectators, saw Bayern Munich dominate against Stuttgart, the recent German Cup winners.
- Opening Goal: In the 18th minute, Harry Kane capitalized on a defensive error by Stuttgart to give Bayern Munich the lead.
- Second Goal: Luis Díaz, making his official debut for Bayern Munich, scored in the 77th minute with a header following a cross from Serge Gnabry, securing the victory.
- Late Consolation: Jamie Leweling scored for Stuttgart in the 90+3rd minute, but there was insufficient time for a comeback.
Post-Match Reactions
Harry Kane praised Luis Díaz’s performance post-match, stating, “Scoring on your first official game for a new club is fantastic, and getting the winning goal marks a perfect start for him.”
Super Cup Significance and Future Outlook
This victory marked Bayern Munich’s 11th Super Cup title, setting a new record. The tournament, traditionally opening the German football season, was renamed after the late Franz Beckenbauer this year.
With the Bundesliga season set to commence next weekend, Bayern Munich will face RB Leipzig on Friday. Meanwhile, Stuttgart suffered a 4-2 defeat to lower-division Sandhausen in the first round of the German Cup.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who won the German Super Cup in 2023? Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 2-1.
- Who scored the opening goal for Bayern Munich? Harry Kane scored in the 18th minute.
- Who scored Bayern Munich’s second goal? Luis Díaz, who recently joined from Liverpool, scored in the 77th minute.
- What is the significance of this victory for Bayern Munich? This win marks their 11th Super Cup title, setting a new record.
- When does the Bundesliga season start? The Bundesliga season begins the following weekend.
