Diaz wins Bayern debut trophy in tribute to Jota

Luis Diaz's Bayern Munich debut includes a trophy win and a tribute to his late former teammate Diogo Jota.

Diaz wins Bayern debut trophy in tribute to Jota

Luis Diaz marked his Bayern Munich debut with a 2-1 win over Stuttgart to lift the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. The transfer from Liverpool last month for £65.5 million comes weeks after the death of Diaz’s former teammate Diogo Jota and his brother, a tragedy Diaz publicly acknowledged during his celebration. Diaz started the match after being chosen by coach Vincent Kompany as Bayern built a first-half lead through Harry Kane, with a late Stuttgart reply making the game tense. Diaz then headed home in the 77th minute from a Serge Gnabry cross to seal the trophy for Bayern.

The win carried extra weight as Bayern named the trophy after Franz Beckenbauer, adding history to a season start. Diaz’s tribute to Jota featured a gaming-console style celebration, a nod to Jota’s favourite pastime and his signature goal-scoring moment. Bayern earned their first Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and a strong sign that they intend to push for silverware again this season.

Diaz’s swift adaptation to Bayern comes with a notable financial stake and emotional weight. The 65.5 million pound fee signals Bayern’s intent to compete at the top and to fill a creative void on the wings. The Jota tribute matters beyond sentiment; it shapes how fans perceive Diaz and, by extension, the club’s handling of loss amid a busy transfer window.

This moment also shows how clubs blend memory and ambition. The Beckenbauer Cup adds ceremonial heft to the start of a new cycle, while Diaz’s celebration links personal history to a professional milestone. If Diaz continues to influence games, Bayern’s early-season optimism could deepen; if not, critics may question whether a heavy outlay is justified so soon after a tribute.

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The season will test Diaz and Bayern as they chase more trophies.