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Bayern Munich opens Bundesliga season with 5-1 victory over Stuttgart

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Bayern Munich opens Bundesliga season with 5-1 victory over Stuttgart

Summary

Bayern Munich began their Bundesliga title defense with a dominant 5-1 win against Stuttgart on August 28, 2026. The match was evenly contested in the first half, with Bayern taking the lead through Dayot Upamecano's header from a corner. Stuttgart equalized shortly after halftime with a goal from Josha Vagnoman, but Bayern quickly regained the lead thanks to Michael Olise. They scored twice more through an own goal by Vagnoman and efforts from Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Díaz, finishing the match with a commanding scoreline. This victory follows Bayern's Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund.

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By the Numbers

•Bayern Munich hosted Stuttgart in their Bundesliga opener on August 28, 2026.
•Dayot Upamecano scored the opening goal with a header from a corner.
•Stuttgart equalized through Josha Vagnoman early in the second half.
•Bayern extended their lead with an own goal by Vagnoman and two more goals.
•Bayern Munich previously won the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.

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Bayern Munich got off to a flying start in the new Bundesliga season. The German champions hosted Stuttgart and ran out 5-1 winners in a match that was closely contested in the first half before Baye...
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