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Bayern Munich 5-1 VfB Stuttgart: Bavarians Run Rampant in Bundesliga Opener
The Allianz Arena erupted as Bayern Munich laid down an emphatic marker with a 5-1 demolition of VfB Stuttgart in their Bundesliga season opener. Vincent Kompany’s reign began with fireworks as Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Diaz all found the net against a Stuttgart side who briefly threatened a comeback before collapsing under the weight of Bayern’s attacking might.
Stuttgart’s Early Resistance Broken by Upamecano
For 20 minutes, Sebastian Hoeness’ well-drilled Stuttgart side frustrated the hosts, pressing high and restricting Bayern to speculative efforts. But the dam burst in the 21st minute when Joshua Kimmich’s whipped corner found Upamecano rising highest to thunder a header past Fabian Bredlow. The French defender’s celebration – sprinting to embrace Kompany on the touchline – spoke volumes about the new era beginning in Munich.
Vagnoman Gives Stuttgart False Hope
Stuttgart responded brilliantly after the break. Josha Vagnoman, who would later endure a nightmare own goal, ghosted in at the far post to tap home Maximilian Mittelstädt’s low cross in the 52nd minute. The 2,000 travelling fans dared to dream – but their joy lasted just three minutes.
Olise Ignites Bayern Blitz
Kimmich turned provider again in the 55th minute, his perfectly weighted through ball releasing Michael Olise to slot coolly past Bredlow. Then came the moment that broke Stuttgart: Vagnoman, under pressure from Harry Kane, could only divert Kimmich’s free-kick into his own net two minutes later. The defender sank to his knees as Bayern’s players mobbed the unfortunate goalscorer.
Pavlovic and Diaz Rub Salt in Wounds
As Stuttgart’s discipline collapsed – three yellow cards in 26 minutes – 18-year-old Aleksandar Pavlovic announced himself with a sublime 25-yard curler in the 82nd minute. Luis Diaz then completed the rout in stoppage time, tapping home Ismail Saibari’s cross to cap a devastating display. The stats told their own story: Bayern’s 21 shots to Stuttgart’s 11, 59% possession, and a staggering 3.93 xG.
What This Means For Both Sides
For Bayern, this was a statement victory that silences early doubts about Kompany’s appointment. The fluidity between Olise, Kane and Diaz suggests their attack could be even more potent than last season. Stuttgart, meanwhile, must regroup quickly after a defensive horror show – their 41% possession and three yellow cards highlighting a team outthought and outmuscled. Both sides face midweek cup ties before Bayern travel to Wolfsburg and Stuttgart host Bochum in Matchweek 2.
Key Moments
21′ ⚽ Bayern München — D. Upamecano (assist: J. Kimmich)
52′ ⚽ VfB Stuttgart — J. Vagnoman
55′ ⚽ Bayern München — M. Olise (assist: J. Kimmich)
57′ ⚽ Bayern München — J. Vagnoman
