Luis Díaz Scores on Bayern Munich Debut, Secures German Supercup Title in 2-1 Win Over Stuttgart
Luis Díaz made a stunning first impression in a Bayern Munich shirt by scoring on his debut and helping the Bundesliga champions lift the 2025 German Supercup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart on Saturday evening.
Harry Kane Bayern goals
The match, held as the annual season curtain-raiser, saw Harry Kane also get on the scoresheet, with the English striker opening the scoring in the 18th minute. Kane took advantage of a fortunate deflection to calmly place the ball inside the left post, giving Bayern an early lead and setting the tone for the match.
“To start with a trophy is the most important thing,” said Harry Kane post-match. The German Supercup win marks only the second career trophy for Harry Kane, following his Bundesliga title triumph earlier in May 2025.
Luis Díaz Bayern debut goal
Díaz Makes Immediate Impact After Transfer From Liverpool
Bayern’s newest marquee signing, Luis Díaz, who recently joined the Bavarian giants from Liverpool FC in a high-profile summer transfer, made an instant impact in his first competitive appearance. The Colombian winger scored the match-winning goal in the 77th minute after Jamie Leweling of Stuttgart had been temporarily sidelined with an injury following a collision with Bayern’s Sacha Boey.
Despite the controversy surrounding the timing of the goal—scored while Stuttgart were momentarily down to 10 men—Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß had a pragmatic view on the incident:
“It was painful and maybe unpopular, but he needs to feel the pain on the pitch and not two meters away,” Hoeneß said, implying the player should have returned to the field quicker.
Stuttgart Responds Late, But Bayern Holds On
Although Bayern Munich dominated the opening exchanges, Stuttgart gradually found their rhythm. Young midfielder Nick Woltemade, reportedly a summer transfer target for Bayern, tested Manuel Neuer with a powerful shot that forced an impressive save from the veteran goalkeeper.
Stuttgart managed to pull one back in stoppage time, with Jamie Leweling heading in a late consolation goal after recovering from his earlier knock. However, it wasn’t enough to stop Bayern from lifting their first trophy of the 2025/26 season.
Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle confirmed before the match that the club had ended negotiations with Bayern over a potential transfer for Woltemade, stating, “The file is closed,” suggesting that no agreement could be reached between the two sides.
Supercup Timing and Upcoming Fixtures
This marks the fourth consecutive year that the German Supercup has been played on the same weekend as the opening round of the DFB-Pokal (German Cup), causing both teams to postpone their first-round cup matches.
- Stuttgart will now begin their German Cup title defense on August 26 against Eintracht Braunschweig.
- Bayern Munich are scheduled to face Wehen Wiesbaden, a third-division side, on August 27.
