Dortmund and Bayern Meet in German Super Cup
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Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich will meet in the German Super Cup. The match is scheduled for 23 August at 01:30.
Reports say Dortmund is still looking for its own playing style. This means the team has not found a clear way of playing yet. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich has continued its habit of making light, teasing comments about rivals before big games, known in German as 'stichel'.
Former player Markus Babbel will work as an expert commentator for the broadcaster ran during the Super Cup. As an expert, he shares his opinion and experience about the teams and players. Babbel has also spoken about what the European champion is like in private life, though few details were given.
This match is often described as a classic German football fixture. Dortmund and Bayern have a long rivalry, and their games usually attract big audiences across the country.
The Super Cup traditionally opens the football season in Germany. It is usually played between the winner of the German league and the winner of the German Cup from the previous season.
Fans are expecting an exciting start to the new football year, even though the match will be played very late at night.
Vocabulary6 words
- Super Cup
- a special match played before the football season starts
- playing style
- the typical way a team plays its games
- expert commentator
- a person who explains and judges a game on TV
- rivalry
- a long competition between two teams or people
- classic
- something traditional and well known
- broadcaster
- a company that shows shows or events on TV
Quiz
Answer key
1. German Super Cup 2. They are still looking for their playing style 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich will meet in the German _____. The match is scheduled for 23 August at _____.
Reports say Dortmund is still looking for its own _____. This means the team has not found a clear way of playing yet. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich has continued its habit of making light, teasing comments about rivals before big games, known in German as 'stichel'.
Former player Markus Babbel will work as an _____ for the broadcaster ran during the Super Cup. As an expert, he shares his opinion and experience about the teams and players.
This match is often described as a _____ German football fixture. Dortmund and Bayern have a long _____, and their games usually attract big audiences across the country.
The Super Cup traditionally opens the football _____ in Germany. It is usually played between the winner of the German league and the winner of the German Cup from the previous season.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think rivalries like Dortmund vs Bayern attract so much attention?
- Do you think playful teasing before matches, like Bayern's comments, is good or bad for football?
- Why might a team like Dortmund still be 'looking for its style'?
- Would you watch a football match at 01:30 at night? Why or why not?