The first competitive match of the new season is on the schedule when FC Bayern faces runner-up Borussia Dortmund in the Super Cup on Saturday evening. The record champions are looking to win their first title.
It could be a very interesting match and, above all, a chance for both teams to gauge where they stand. Bayern and BVB have had some very exciting, close-fought matchups, especially in the recent past.
And the completely revamped BVB, which boasts several talented players on its roster, is determined to really give Bayern a run for their money right at the start of the new season.
Watch Dortmund vs. Bayern live here
Kickoff at Signal Iduna Park is at 8:30 p.m. There’s good news for FC Bayern fans, as there are several options for watching this match.
Sky will broadcast this Super Cup live on its Bundesliga channel, and the game can also be viewed via Magenta TV. Sat.1 will also air the game on free-to-air TV, and it can be streamed live on Sky Go or WOW. FCBinside will also provide a live ticker.
Bayern wants to show right from the first game of the new season that they’ve made the most of even the short preseason and are already performing at a high level.
Musiala will miss the Super Cup
It’s clear that Jamal Musiala won’t be playing and will sit out today’s match against BVB. Following his two fainting spells, his medication is being adjusted, but he’s expected to return to action soon and may even be able to play against Stuttgart on Friday.
Otherwise, the focus will be on getting some players—who returned late from their World Cup break—onto the field and giving them the chance to find their rhythm. That’s the be-all and end-all, even though Bayern, of course, wants to win the title. We know it’s not a given that everything is already going according to plan.
Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern: An Overview
- Match: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern
- Competition: Super Cup
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. (CEST)
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund)
- TV/Stream: Magenta TV, Sat.1, Sky, SkyGo, WOW
- Live updates: FCBinside