Wolfsburg win German Super Cup

All five Wolfsburg players scored from the spot.

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola will be looking for his side to continue their domestic dominance.

Costa wasted a great opportunity when he passed to Robert Lewandowski instead of shooting when through on goal and, as the chances flowed, Manuel Neuer was required to keep out a wicked deflection off Medhi Benatia. He was booked eight minutes later but did convert his side’s first penalty. “One year is a long time”.

The game then slowed down as Bayern, for the most part, took control without getting too unsafe.

All six of Bendtner’s goals for Wolfsburg have been as a substitute.

But he claims the Wolves do not need to sell De Bruyne and therefore it is highly unlikely that he will leave this summer. The Dane, of all players, finished in style.

Guardiola has still to win the lightly regarded Super Cup.

It was good to finally see the Belgium global back on the pitch.

But simply as Bayern seemed like seeing out the match, Wolfsburg struck a leveller one minute earlier than added time. Despite his rustiness, the Chilean was brought on for the last 16 minutes and he gave the Bayern fans a tantalising taste of exactly what they are hoping for this term: midfield aggression. “It’s about a lot of money, but in the end I only play football”. “I haven’t got any offer from any other club in the world”. Dieter Hecking’s men have matured substantially over the last 12 months, and their squad has become deeper as they’ve simultaneously managed to avoid selling stars like De Bruyne and Ricardo Rodriguez. Guardiola said his captain would have to be flexible throughout the season.

“I am not convinced whether it is right for the club if I were to extend my contract”. Felipe Lopes will not feature in the match following his injury.

The first half was fairly unspectacular. But Rummenigge has also said that life will “go on after Pep” and that his club will be ready for that situation. Unfortunately for the Bavarians, the Germany defender hammered the ball against the crossbar. Despite £28m signing Arturo Vidal making his debut for Bayern, they all had to bow to the Lord.

“It’s a pity that we weren’t able to defend properly in the final minutes”, said Guardiola.