Published 12:15 IST, October 1st 2020

Bayern Munich win their 5th trophy of 2020 after thrilling win vs Dortmund in Supercup

Defending European champions Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund to clinch the DFL-Supercup title, their fifth title in the year 2020.

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Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich's scintillating 2020 continued on Wednesday as y defeated Borussia Dortmund in final of German Supercup 2020. Bavarians, who clinched ir sixth Champions League title mere months ago, embarked upon 2020-21 season with a UEFA Super Cup victory against Sevilla last week. Furring ir achievements on a blistering te, Der Klassiker saw Bayern clinch German Supercup 2020 title in a thrilling encounter. 

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Bayern Munich defeat Dortmund to clinch DFL-Supercup 2020

Bayern Munich bagged two goals in first half, courtesy of strikes from Corentin Tolisso and Thomas Muller. However, two-goal deficit did t deter Signal Iduna Park outfit as y strived to get back into game. ir efforts materialised when Julian Brandt and Erling Haaland scored once each to bring score down on equal footing.

With two sides maintaining ir momentum until final 10 minutes, game ultimately ended in Bayern's favour. Joshua Kimmich struck an improvised 82nd-minute winner after dispossessing Thomas Delaney and exchanging passes with striker Robert Lewandowski. victory marks a highly successful stint for Bayern Munich, who have w won every possible title previous season, along with two accolades already this season. 

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Bayern Munich picked up UEFA Supercup last week 

Speaking to media after DFL-Supercup 2020, Hansi Flick stated that it wasn't an easy task to win game against Borussia Dortmund. Bayern Munich deserved to lead 2-0 but made life difficult for mselves, added Bayern boss. However, winning DFL-Supercup title is all that counts for Flick. DFL-Supercup 2020 title triumph takes Bayern Munich's tally to five accolades this year. 

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Bayern had also defeated Sevilla in UEFA Super Cup previous week. Despite conceding early in game, courtesy of a spot-kick from Lucas Ocampos, Leon Goretzka equalised in 34th minute. With favourable result until 90th minute, game saw some thrilling extra-time action. Ultimately, Javi Martinez bagged winner in 104th minute to win Super Cup. 

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Bayern Munich to play Hertha Berlin in Bundesliga next

Bayern Munich's victory in DFL-Supercup 2020 comes after ir previous defeat against Hoffenheim in Bundesliga. defending Bundesliga champions were humiliated 4-1, with Kimmich scoring only goal for Allianz Arena outfit. Despite ir attempts to clinch league title again, Bavarians are placed seventh on Bundesliga table with three points in two games as yet. treble-winners next come up against Hertha Berlin on Sunday, October 4.  

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12:15 IST, October 1st 2020