Bayern steamroll Stuttgart in Bundesliga opener

MUNICH: Bayern Munich executed a dominant 5-1 victory over Stuttgart in the Bundesliga opener, with Michael Olise and Luis Diaz among five goal scorers. Defending champions Bayern showcased control from start to finish, despite greasy conditions in the Bavarian capital. Dayot Upamecano opened the scoring from a corner, and Josha Vagnoman equalized for Stuttgart after halftime.

Bayern quickly regained the lead through Olise and two goals in three minutes by Olise and Vagnoman. Debutant Ismael Saibari scored for Stuttgart in stoppage time, while Diaz added another late in the match to extend Bayern's league opener unbeaten streak to 15 seasons. Bayern defender Konrad Laimer praised Olise, highlighting his exceptional intuition and instincts in one-on-one situations.

With 14 goals, including three hat-tricks, Harry Kane had outscored any other German opponent against Stuttgart but was substituted late in the second-half. This comprehensive win likely sees Bayern top the table after matchday one, extending their streak to 67 consecutive matchdays since September 2024. Germany coach Jurgen Klopp mentioned Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala, stating the door is open for him as he recovers from a neurological condition that affected his pre-season performance.

Vincent Kompany made two changes to the starting XI, bringing back center-back Dayot Upamecano. Both teams displayed strong starts, with Stuttgart's Tiago Tomas and Olise hitting the woodwork early. Upamecano put Bayern ahead in the 21st minute, and Stuttgart equalized just before halftime through Vagnoman. Bayern reclaimed control, with Olise scoring twice and Vagnoman scoring an own goal.