Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise make instant impact as Bayern win Supercup

Bayern Munich’s summer additions made an immediate impact as Vincent Kompany’s side opened the new season by lifting the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Nathaniel Brown marked his competitive debut for Bayern with a goal, while Michael Olise continued his strong start at the club by scoring and providing an assist in the win at Signal Iduna Park.

Brown’s arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt was one of Bayern’s key moves during the summer as the club looked to add more energy and depth to its squad. The 22-year-old rewarded that decision by making the perfect start to his Bayern career.

Olise, meanwhile, once again showed why Bayern invested heavily in him. The French winger was involved throughout the contest and provided the attacking quality needed in a tight opening fixture.

The victory also represented an important early statement from Kompany, who is looking to build on last season’s domestic success while integrating several new faces into the squad.

Bayern had to withstand periods of pressure from Dortmund, but their new arrivals helped provide the decisive moments in a match that was ultimately settled by small margins.

For Kompany, the Supercup offered an encouraging first competitive test: established stars delivered, while summer signings immediately demonstrated their ability to influence major matches.

The challenge now is maintaining that balance as Bayern prepare for the Bundesliga campaign and a season with expectations of competing for every major trophy.