Bayer Leverkusen triumphed over Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties in the German Super Cup after a 2-2 draw, despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half. Victor Boniface gave Leverkusen an early lead, but Stuttgart equalized through Enzo Millot. Martin Terrier's red card left Leverkusen at a disadvantage, and Stuttgart took the lead with a goal from Deniz Undav. However, Patrik Schick's late equalizer forced a penalty shootout where Leverkusen prevailed to win the competition for the first time. This victory underscores Leverkusen's resilience, a characteristic that defined their previous successful season.