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Bayern Munich starts Bundesliga with 5-1 win, Manchester City tops Palace 4-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:52 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Bayern Munich starts Bundesliga with 5-1 win, Manchester City tops Palace 4-1

Summary

Bayern Munich secured a 5-1 victory against Stuttgart in their Bundesliga opener on August 28, 2026, showcasing a dominant performance. Dayot Upamecano opened the scoring for Bayern, with Michael Olise adding a second shortly after. Meanwhile, Manchester City overpowered Crystal Palace 4-1 in the Premier League, led by Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki, both scoring braces. City took control with Haaland's early header and Cherki's goals in regular play, while Crystal Palace managed a single goal from Yeremy Pino. In other matches, PSG salvaged a 2-2 draw at Lille with two stoppage-time goals, and AC Milan defeated Venezia 2-0 in Serie A.

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By the Numbers

•Bayern Munich scores five goals against Stuttgart at home.
•Michael Olise scores for Bayern after Upamecano's opener.
•Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki shine in City's 4-1 win.
•PSG draws 2-2 against Lille after late goals.
•AC Milan secures 2-0 victory over Venezia.

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9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace

What they're saying

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Bayern Munich got the Bundesliga off to a devastating start with a 5-1 win over Stuttgart on Friday, while defending Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint-Germain needed two goals in stoppage time to rescue a point at Lille. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both bagged a brace as Manchester City overran Crystal Palace 4-1 in the Premier League and AC Milan beat Venezia 2-0 in Serie A.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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