Super Cup

Niko Kovač Bayern Munich made a fine start under Niko Kovac by thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 in the DFL-Supercup, with Robert Lewandowski on form.

Chelsea

Frank Lampard

Thomas Müller After a mixed performance against Borussia Dortmund followed an awful pre-season campaign, Robert Lewandowski remains optimistic.

Carlo Ancelotti Bayern Munich endured poor pre-season form but Carlo Ancelotti says there is no need to be alarmed after overcoming Dortmund on penalties.

José González Rey Josemi, a Champions League winner with Liverpool and a club legend at Malaga, has retired from football at the age of 36.

Xabier Alonso Olana Bayern Munich still have a handful of injury concerns, but Franck Ribery is back in full training once more ahead of Sunday's DFL-Supercup.

Enrique García Martínez A 1-1 draw on Monday was not enough as Barcelona suffered a 5-1 aggregate loss to Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espana.

Ernesto Valverde Tejedor Ernesto Valverde was not as comfortable as some watching the Supercopa de Espana, as Athletic Bilbao broke their title drought.

Barcelona Athletic Bilbao have won their first title since 1984 after drawing 1-1 against Barcelona at Camp Nou, clinching the Supercopa de Espana.