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James and Tolisso make debuts as Bayern win Telekom Cup

Thomas Muller scored as Carlo Ancelotti's side retained the trophy by beating Werder Bremen 2-0 after earlier beating Hoffenheim

James Rodriguez enjoyed a successful Bayern Munich debut on Saturday as he helped the Bundesliga champions defend their Telekom Cup title, with Corentin Tolisso also making his first appearance for the club.

Bayern beat Werder Bremen 2-0 in the final, with Thomas Muller and Juan Bernat on the scoresheet, while James - signed on a two-year loan deal from Real Madrid earlier this week - pulled the strings in the number 10 role for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

Muller wasted a chance to make the victory even more emphatic from the penalty spot but the result was never in doubt in a competition that sees games played over a single 45-minute period.