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Bayern Munich's 5-1 victory was a fair reflection of their supremacy, outperforming Stuttgart by 3.93 xG to 0.86. Vincent Kompany's side converted their 59% possession into relentless pressure, racking up 21 total shots (9 on target) compared to Stuttgart's 11 (4 on target). The hosts' efficiency stood out – despite Stuttgart briefly equalizing through Josha Vagnoman (52'), Bayern responded within 3 minutes via Michael Olise (55') before Vagnoman's own goal (57') swung momentum decisively. Aleksandar Pavlovic (82') and Luis Díaz (90+2') capped the rout late.

Stuttgart's defensive disarray was evident in their 3 yellow cards and inability to cope with Bayern's wide overloads – Joshua Kimmich provided two assists before halftime, while substitutes Ilias Saibari and Nathaniel Brown added directness. Stuttgart's midfield was overrun, managing just 41% possession and conceding 9 corners. The killer stat? Bayern created 4.5 times as much xG, with their 14 shots inside the box underlining relentless penetration.