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Bayern crush Stuttgart 5-1 to open Bundesliga season

8/29/2026

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Summary

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Bayern Munich opened the Bundesliga with a 5-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Dayot Upamecano scored in the 21st minute from a Joshua Kimmich corner.
Manuel Neuer made his 600th competitive appearance for Bayern.
Bayern avoided a first-match loss for 15 straight seasons.
Luis Díaz added the fifth goal in stoppage time assisted by Ismael Saibari.

History

Historical Context

Bayern Munich’s first European Cup arrived in 1974 when a 4-0 replay win over Atlético Madrid, led by captain Franz Beckenbauer and two goals from Gerd Müller, delivered Germany’s inaugural triumph and capped a third straight Bundesliga title. In the 2024 season opener, Manuel Neuer marked 600 matches as Bayern extended a 15-year unbeaten opening-match run, underscoring the club’s enduring dominance.

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Story summary

Bayern Munich opened the Bundesliga with a 5-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Dayot Upamecano scored in the 21st minute from a Joshua Kimmich corner.
Manuel Neuer made his 600th competitive appearance for Bayern.
Bayern avoided a first-match loss for 15 straight seasons.
Luis Díaz added the fifth goal in stoppage time assisted by Ismael Saibari.

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