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

In the opening match of the new Bundesliga season, Bayern Munich decisively beats VfB Stuttgart 5-1, making an early statement.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Bayern Munich starts Bundesliga season with 5-1 victory over Stuttgart — Photo: Steffen Prößdorf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The 64th season of the Bundesliga was kicked off today with a match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart. In front of a sold-out crowd at the Munich Arena, the hosts displayed a dominant performance from the very beginning.

FC Bayern secured a clear victory after a temporary equalizer from Stuttgart. Following an early lead, the Munich team quickly pulled ahead to a final score of 5-1, showcasing impressive form. The reigning champions from last season thus started as the leaders of the new season as well.

Bayern Munich found the net a total of five times. New signing Michael Olise emerged as the standout player, contributing significantly to the victory.

Archive photo: Bayern Munich starts Bundesliga season with 5-1 victory over Stuttgart — Archive photoPhoto: Steffen Prößdorf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

VfB Stuttgart, who suffered a 0-3 defeat against Bayern in the DFB Cup final three months ago, again struggled to gain a foothold in this match.

National coach Jürgen Klopp watched the opening game attentively and was pleased with the performances on display. Under the new coach, FC Bayern has ambitious goals for the upcoming Bundesliga season.

The financial resources of FC Bayern are often seen as the key to their success, spurring discussions about the chances of national competitors. With this victory, the Munich team once again established a clear hierarchy in the Bundesliga.

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