German Super Cup – Is the 1st defeat followed by the 5th title? – Sports

Bayern Munich could win their fifth title of the year after losing 4-1 in the Bundesliga in Hoffenheim. Borussia Dortmund awaits in the Super Cup.

Normally, the German Super Cup is held as a prestigious endurance event at the end of August. This year it is between the 2nd and 3rd round of the Bundesliga. Especially for the people of Munich, the schedule is inconvenient, for them there is one serious fight after another at the beginning of the season.

Bayern coach Hansi Flick says before the home game against Dortmund: “This is not a request. The Super Cup is part of German football. And we are trying to win the game. “

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And Bayern still have something to make up for anyway. On Sunday, FCB suffered their first defeat of the year in Hoffenheim (1: 4). “We lost a game, but a period of great success is behind us. Therefore, each player can have full confidence in their strengths, “says Flick.

Therefore, the first defeat should now be followed by the fifth title of the year, after victories in the championship, the cup, the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup.

BVB without Bürki

Dortmund are not as weak as Bayern at the moment. But BVB also wants to show a reaction, specifically to Saturday’s 0-2 at FC Augsburg. “It’s an opportunity to get back on track and set an example,” says veteran Marco Reus.

Borussia have to do without Jadon Sancho and goalkeeper Roman Bürki in the Super Cup. The Bernese did not travel to Munich due to a respiratory infection, as announced by BVB on Twitter. A corona test performed was negative.