The Franz-Beckenbauer-Supercup marks the opening official fixture of the domestic German football calendar, pitting the reigning double-winners FC Bayern against challenger Borussia Dortmund at 20.30 local time (UTC+2) on Saturday evening. Coverage of the marquee clash is broadcast live on television and through digital streaming services, anchored by DAZN and SAT.1 depending on regional rights packages, while official tactical setups and early starting lineups shed light on both coaching staffs’ strategies for the new campaign.
Official Lineups and Tactical Setup for BVB and FC Bayern
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac deployed a starting eleven featuring summer signing Konstantinos Karetsas directly in the lineup alongside young defensive talent Joane Gadou, according to reports from Sport1. In the central attacking role, Serhou Guirassy leads the BVB front line. Kovac noted in a broadcast interview that Karetsas earned his place after spending three to four weeks integrating with the squad. Meanwhile, central defender Waldemar Anton takes the captain’s armband for Dortmund for the first time, a designation Kovac described as recognition of his reliability during the previous season.
On the opposing side, FC Bayern manager Vincent Kompany introduced a notable tactical twist by deploying nominal left-lateral defender Nathaniel Brown in an advanced central attacking midfield position behind the forward line, as detailed by Sport1. Kompany’s tactical configuration paid early dividends when Brown opened the scoring in the 28th minute. The Bayern defensive four comprised Josip Stanisic, Minjae Kim, Jonathan Tah, and Konrad Laimer, while Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic anchored the central midfield double-pivot. Michael Olise operated on the right flank, Luis Díaz started on the left, and Harry Kane marshaled the central attack.
High-Profile Absences and Pre-Match Squad Management
Both squads faced notable roster constraints ahead of the opening whistle. Bayern travelled without Lennart Karl, Jamal Musiala, and Serge Gnabry, while Ismael Saibari and Alphonso Davies returned slowly from prior injury layoffs. Attention centered heavily on the health status of 23-year-old national team player Jamal Musiala, who sat out the fixture entirely following medical evaluations regarding a neurological issue involving brief lapses in awareness. Despite club patron Uli Hoeneß labeling the situation a drama, Kompany and Sporting Director Max Eberl maintained a composed stance publicly, noting that the club had processed the initial medical shock earlier and relied on expert consensus for all player management decisions.
The fixture also drew notable figures to the stadium stands, where incoming Germany national team head coach Jürgen Klopp and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz watched the action unfold. Dortmund sporting managing director Lars Ricken stressed the competitive stakes before kickoff, telling reporters that his side needed to display courage, readiness, and hunger to prevent Bayern from lifting another piece of silverware on rival ground.
Broadcasting and Streaming Availability
Fans seeking live video coverage of the Supercup encounter can access multiple authorized broadcast windows.
What Comes Next
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