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Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfB Stuttgart: Super Cup Preview
This Saturday, FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig will face off in the DFL Super Cup. The match will be played at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, and it will be the first competitive match of the new season in Germany. Bayern Munich are the defending champions, having won the Super Cup last year by defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-1. They will be looking to win their eighth Super Cup title, which would extend their record as the most successful club in the competition's history. RB Leipzig will be making their first appearance in the Super Cup. They qualified for the match by winning the DFB-Pokal last season, defeating SC Freiburg 4-2 in the final. The match is expected to be a close one, as both teams are among the best in Germany. Bayern Munich will be the favorites, but RB Leipzig will be looking to make a statement in their first appearance in the Super Cup.
Head-to-Head Record
Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig have met 10 times in competitive matches, with Bayern Munich winning six times and RB Leipzig winning four times. The two teams have never met in the Super Cup.
Team News
Bayern Munich will be without several key players for the Super Cup. Manuel Neuer, Lucas Hernandez, and Kingsley Coman are all out with injuries. RB Leipzig will also be without several key players, including Christopher Nkunku and Dani Olmo.
Predicted Lineups
**Bayern Munich:** Ulreich; Pavard, Upamecano, de Ligt, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gnabry, Müller, Sané; Mané **RB Leipzig:** Blaswich; Klostermann, Orban, Gvardiol, Raum; Laimer, Schlager; Szoboszlai, Forsberg; Werner, Silva
Match Preview
The DFL Super Cup is a one-off match that is played between the winners of the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. The match is a curtain-raiser for the new season in Germany, and it is always a highly anticipated event. This year's Super Cup match is expected to be a close one, as both Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are among the best teams in Germany. Bayern Munich will be the favorites, but RB Leipzig will be looking to make a statement in their first appearance in the Super Cup. The match will be played at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, and it will be televised live on ESPN.