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Bayern Munich hosts VFB Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Bayern Munich hosts VFB Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener
Summary

Bayern Munich welcomes VFB Stuttgart to the Allianz Arena for the Bundesliga opener on August 28 at 7:30pm BST. The reigning champions, under manager Vincent Kompany, are in strong form after winning the DFL Super Cup. Bayern will be without Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry due to injuries. Stuttgart faces an injury crisis with several key players unavailable, including Luca Jaquez and Dan-Axel Zagadou. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß's team aims to upset Bayern after their previous loss in the DFB-Pokal final in May. Both teams are expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation during the match.

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Status Watch
  • •Match kicks off at 7:30pm BST on August 28
  • •Bayern missing Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry
  • •Stuttgart has multiple players sidelined with injuries
  • •Bayern won the DFL Super Cup last week
  • •Previous meeting saw Bayern defeat Stuttgart 3-0 in May
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  • 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich vs VFB Stuttgart – Predicted lineup and team news
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Bayern Munich will welcome VfB Stuttgart to the Allianz Arena on Friday for the first match of the new Bundesliga season.The reigning German champions arrive in blistering form under Vincent Kompany. ...

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Bayern Munich prepares to host VFB Stuttgart in the opening match of the new Bundesliga season on Friday at the Allianz Arena.Bayern Munich vs VFB Stuttgart – Match preview and team newsDate: Frida...

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