Overview
- Bayern Munich's women beat VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 in the DFB-Supercup on Saturday after Wolfsburg goalkeeper Stina Johannes accidentally carried the ball over the line and Klara Bühl scored twice from set pieces.
- Bayern's men came away from the Telekom Cup with injury concerns after Konrad Laimer was forced off early and Jamal Musiala collapsed late; both players are awaiting medical diagnoses.
- FC St. Pauli failed to secure a first win after giving up a 2-0 lead and drawing 2-2 with Holstein Kiel, extending a winless streak reported at 167 days and twelve matches across competitions.
- Borussia Dortmund's executives said they expect 'one or two' signings in the coming weeks after ending talks for Said El Mala, signaling active transfer work to reshape the squad before the season.
- Preseason tests produced stark signals for other clubs: Eintracht Frankfurt lost 0-7 to Brentford with captain Robin Koch substituted injured, SV Elversberg completed a season loan for Noel Futkeu, and BSG Chemie Leipzig sit bottom of the Regionalliga with multiple injuries and a suspension.