Bayern Munich aims to set a higher standard before their opening match against RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich Kick-Off New Season with Super Cup and Bundesliga Title Defence

Bayern Munich have started the 2025-26 season on a high note, having won the German Super Cup and secured a defence of their Bundesliga title.

The Bavarian giants clinched the Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Stuttgart, marking their first trophy win under the leadership of Vincent Kompany. This triumph also marked the conclusion of an 11-season streak where Bayern Munich did not finish first in the Bundesliga, as they went on to win the title in the 2024-25 season.

Kompany guided Bayern Munich to their first Bundesliga title in 11 seasons, amassing 82 points – 10 more than the previous season. The team's impressive form saw them score 99 league goals, their joint second-highest tally since the 1972-73 season. A significant contribution to this total came from Harry Kane, who was involved in 34 of Bayern's league goals.

The German Super Cup victory was Bayern's first trophy win since the 2024-25 Bundesliga title, and it also marked the start of a new trophy haul for the club, as they look to defend their league title. The 2024-25 Bundesliga season was a memorable one for Bayern, as they ended an 11-season streak where they failed to finish first.

As they prepare for the defence of their Bundesliga title, Bayern Munich will host RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on Friday, marking the opening match of the new season. Ole Werner, the coach of RB Leipzig, will be leading the opposition in this highly-anticipated match.

While Bayern Munich celebrated their Super Cup win, they were unable to secure success in the Club World Cup, as they were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals in July 2025. Despite this setback, Bayern Munich will be aiming to make up for it by securing more trophies in the 2025-26 season.

The German Super Cup victory was a significant moment for Bayern Munich, and they will be hoping to build on this success as they look to defend their Bundesliga title and continue their impressive run under the leadership of Vincent Kompany.