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Bayern launches Bundesliga title defence with five-goal statement against Stuttgart Image Source: IANS
Bayern Launches Bundesliga Title Defence With Five-goal Statement Against Stuttgart
Bayern Munich: Bayern Munich began the new Bundesliga season with an emphatic reminder of their attacking strength, sweeping aside VfB Stuttgart 5-1 at the Allianz Arena to make a commanding start to their title defence.
The champions were briefly pulled back to level terms early in the second half, but a devastating spell after Stuttgart's equaliser put the contest firmly back in Bayern's control before late goals completed a comprehensive opening-night victory.
Dayot Upamecano opened the scoring, Michael Olise restored Bayern's advantage after Stuttgart had drawn level, while Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Diaz added further goals. Stuttgart defender Josha Vagnoman endured a difficult night, scoring his side's equaliser before later sending the ball into his own net.
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