Bayern Munich launched the 2026/27 season with a statement, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup at Signal Iduna Park on August 22. Goals from summer signing Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise put Vincent Kompany's side in command by half-time, and despite a second-half fightback from the hosts, the champions held on for their 13th Supercup title. It was a confident start from a squad that won the Double last season by 16 points, yet the result came with caveats that will define the weeks ahead.

The biggest concern surrounds Jamal Musiala, who missed the match after suffering neurological episodes during pre-season. Sportvorstand Max Eberl moved to calm fears, saying the situation is under control, but the timeline for his return remains unclear. Compounding the injury picture, Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl also sat out, forcing Kompany to deploy Brown as a number ten rather than his natural left-back position. The experiment worked well enough, though captain Joshua Kimmich was pointed in his post-match assessment, telling Sky the performance was far from what the team can produce.

Off the pitch, Bayern are pushing hard to trim their unwanted players before the transfer window closes. Bryan Zaragoza has agreed personal terms with Espanyol Barcelona on a loan deal, while Joao Palhinha is closing in on a move to Benfica Lissabon for around 14 million euros. Sacha Boey remains the sticking point, with no current offers matching his salary demands. With the Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on August 28 now days away, Bayern carry genuine momentum but also a fragile injury list and unfinished transfer business into the new campaign.