Borussia Dortmund falls 2-1 to Bayern Munich in Supercup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Borussia Dortmund faced Bayern Munich in their first competitive game of 2026 at Signal Iduna Park, suffering a 2-1 defeat. Coach Niko Kovač noted that his team started well but allowed Bayern to capitalize on mistakes, particularly conceding a frustrating second goal in added time before halftime. The second half saw Dortmund take more risks and control possession, appearing more aggressive, but ultimately the effort was not enough to secure a comeback. Dortmund aims to regroup for their upcoming fixtures after this challenging opener.
- •Dortmund lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the Supercup.
- •The match took place at Signal Iduna Park.
- •Dortmund's coach Kovač highlighted defensive mistakes.
- •Bayern scored a key goal in added time before halftime.
- •Dortmund is set to aim for improvement in future matches.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — "It was an intense game" – Niko Kovac on Dortmund's Supercup defeat
"Borussia Dortmund suffered defeat in their first competitive game of 2026, losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich at Signal Iduna Park.After the game, Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač reflected on the defeat:...
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