The Super Cup is Ancelotti's first competitive game in charge of Bayern and the first meeting between the sides since the German Cup final. BERLIN (AP) " Few fans place too much importance on the German Super Cup but the participation of old rivals Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund is giving the traditional season curtain-raiser an extra edge. Dortmund pushed Bayern nearly to the end in the Bundesliga last season, while Guardiola's side needed penalties to beat Tuchel's team in the German Cup final. Ancelotti's tenure will not be judged on success in the Super Cup, but on finishing the job predecessor Pep Guardiola was brought in to do - winning the Champions League. Dortmund scored more goals (82) than any other side in the Bundesliga last season.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 12, 2016 13:34 UTC