VfB Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich: Bayern Munich pulls away after Stuttgart’s second-half equalizer

Early chances and a first-half lead

The Bundesliga opener between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart began with chances for both sides. Tomas hit the bar for Stuttgart, and an Olise free kick struck the post for Bayern. Those early efforts left the game scoreless until Upamecano converted a Kimmich corner in the 21st minute.

Bayern had opportunities to add to that lead before the break. Bredlow saved attempts from Brown and Laimer, keeping the margin at one goal. Stuttgart had not scored by halftime, and Bayern went into the second half ahead 1–0 despite those further chances.

Stuttgart equalizes, and Bayern responds

Vagnoman changed the score in the 52nd minute, bringing Stuttgart level at 1–1. The equalizer erased Bayern’s first-half lead, but the tie lasted only three minutes. Olise scored from Kimmich in the 55th minute to put Bayern back in front. Vagnoman then scored an own goal, giving Bayern a wider lead after Stuttgart’s brief spell on level terms.

Late goals settle the result

The own goal was followed by two more Bayern goals late in the match. Pavlovic scored from Saibari in the 82nd minute, and Diaz scored from Saibari in second-half stoppage time. Those goals completed Bayern’s scoring and turned the close game that followed Stuttgart’s equalizer into a 5–1 final result.