Bayern Munich wins Super Cup but Kimmich slams team's performance

Bayern Munich began their season with a German Super Cup victory, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1. However, the win was overshadowed by captain Joshua Kimmich's critical assessment of the team's performance.

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Honestly, I don't think the first half went that well. We are still far from how we need to play. We have a lot of work ahead of us.

Nathaniel Brown scored the opening goal for Bayern, and Michael Olise extended their lead before halftime. Dortmund managed to pull one back through Fábio Silva, but their comeback hopes were dashed when Rami Bensbaini was sent off late in the game for a dangerous tackle on Isamail Saibari.

Despite lifting the trophy, Kimmich was far from pleased. "Honestly, I don't think the first half went that well," he stated in a post-match press conference. "We are still far from how we need to play. We have a lot of work ahead of us."

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We were not active enough with the ball, and we did not always support each other. We need to improve significantly in this area.

The midfielder elaborated on the team's shortcomings, noting a lack of on-ball activity and insufficient support between players. "We need to improve significantly in this area," Kimmich urged. "Dortmund had turnovers that we could have punished better. We are happy with the result, but not necessarily with the game."

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Dortmund had turnovers that we could have punished better. We are happy with the result, but not necessarily with the game.