Bayer Leverkusen became something of an impossible habit to break last season for those of us immersed in German football, showcasing formidable passing and pressing under Xabi Alonso.
The Werkself did late heroics better than any modern top-level team, scoring 20 goals in the 85th minute or later, revealing an uncanny knack for clutch moments.
This Supercup was the best edition in years, characterized by its wild, frenzied action, with top head-to-head matches highlighting the technical and tactical depth of German football.
I expect Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart to figure prominently in the Bundesliga this season, with Leverkusen establishing themselves as standard setters and favorites for the title.
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