Bayern Munich clinched the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup, defeating VfB Stuttgart 2-1 in a tightly contested match on August 16, 2025. The game, held at Stuttgart's MHPArena, marked the first edition of the Super Cup to be named in honor of the late German football legend, Franz Beckenbauer.

Harry Kane, in his 97th appearance for Bayern, opened the scoring in the 18th minute, reaffirming his pivotal role in Bayern's attack. The play began with Leon Goretzka finding Michael Olise, whose pass set up Kane to capitalize on a defensive miscue from Stuttgart's Luca Jaquez. Despite an initial interception, Jaquez's heavy touch allowed Kane to pounce and score with a first-time shot. This was Kane's 86th goal for Bayern.

Stuttgart sought to equalize, with Nick Woltemade presenting a significant threat, drawing a crucial save from Bayern's Manuel Neuer. Neuer's interventions proved vital throughout the match, including a brilliant save to tip over Jamie Leweling's deflected shot.

The second half saw Bayern maintain control, and their efforts were rewarded in the 77th minute when Luis Diaz, making his competitive debut for Bayern, scored his first goal for the club. After a switch in play, Serge Gnabry delivered a cross that Diaz headed home, extending Bayern's lead to 2-0. Diaz celebrated his goal by replicating the gaming celebration of his former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota. The Colombian's debut goal came after completing a €75 million move from Anfield this summer.

In stoppage time, Jamie Leweling scored a consolation goal for Stuttgart, heading in a cross from Chema Andres to narrow the score to 2-1. However, it was too late to mount a comeback, and Bayern secured their 11th Super Cup title. This win also marked Bayern's record-extending 18th appearance in the Super Cup. Bayern has now defeated Stuttgart in 15 of their last 16 encounters at MHPArena.

Manuel Neuer's Super Cup triumph marked his eighth title, equalling Thomas Muller's record for the most German Super Cup titles.

The match also spotlighted Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, who has been the subject of transfer speculation linking him to Bayern Munich. Despite Stuttgart's reported rejection of several offers, Woltemade's performance was closely watched.

With this Super Cup victory, Bayern Munich, under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, claimed their first trophy of the 2025-26 season.