Borussia Dortmund suffered a bitter 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup on Saturday. For BVB star Ramy Bensebaini, it was a completely difficult day that apparently ended in the hospital after his red card.

According to Ruhr Nachrichten, the defender was taken directly to Dortmund's Knappschaftskrankenhaus hospital by ambulance after the final whistle. Further examinations were to be conducted following his painful collision with teammate Waldemar Anton.

The Algerian had collided heavily with his teammate in the second half while battling for a loose ball. Bensebaini took Anton's knee to his chest in the impact.

The 31-year-old required lengthy treatment on the pitch. Because BVB manager Niko Kovac had already used all his substitutions, the defender had to return to his position. Otherwise, he would likely have been substituted.

Shortly before the final whistle, Bensebaini's match ended prematurely. In a challenge with Bayern newcomer Ismael Saibari, the former Borussia Mönchengladbach player caught his opponent with the sole of his boot. Referee Daniel Schlager subsequently showed the red card.

Will Dortmund need to replan for Hamburg?

Whether Bensebaini suffered more serious injury in the earlier incident with Anton remains unclear. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, there is no precise diagnosis yet.

His participation in the Bundesliga opener against Hamburg SV next Saturday at 6:30 PM CET appears questionable at best.

For Kovac, Bensebaini's absence would bring significant complications. Nico Schlotterbeck is currently still in rehabilitation. Emre Can continues to be sidelined following his anterior cruciate ligament injury.

The Croatian manager no longer has established alternatives to Bensebaini in his squad. Filippo Mané or Luca Reggiani would likely have to step in.

Beyond the red card, Bensebaini faces a potential suspension that he would likely serve in the DFB-Pokal. The last player to be sent off with a red card in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup before the 2024-25 season was from a different match.

In the clash between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart, Werkself striker Martin Terrier received a red card for his challenge against Ermedin Demirovic. The Frenchman subsequently received a two-match DFB-Pokal ban.