Vincent Kompany called Bayern Munichâs German Super Cup victory over Stuttgart âextra importantâ due to its connotations with Franz Beckenbauer.
Bayern beat Stuttgart 2-1 to win the German Super Cup, which has been renamed after Franz Beckenbauer, thanks to goals from Harry Kane and recent signing Luis Diaz.
The Bavarian club have now won the competition a record-extending 11 times, while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is the joint-most successful player alongside former team-mate Thomas Muller (eight titles each).
Bayern have had just three pre-season games due to their Club World Cup exploits, but Kompany believes it is time to focus on what is ahead.
âThe title is extra important because itâs the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup â" thatâll always be special for Bayern,â said Kompany.
âItâs never easy in Stuttgart, but we came here and delivered. Obviously, we wouldâve liked a longer pre-season, but moaning doesnât help. Weâve spoken about that.
âWe had the chance to start out with a title. That was our goal and weâve achieved it. Today was a good first step.â