Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern were in control from start to finish in a rematch of last season’s German Cup final, with Olise in spectacular form despite the greasy conditions in the Bavarian capital. Dayot Upamecano headed the hosts in front from a corner and while Josha Vagnoman levelled things up for Stuttgart after the break, Bayern scored twice in three minutes through Olise and a Vagnomann own goal to restore control. Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday’s Bundesliga opener.
Bayern’s Dominance Continues Despite Changes
Bayern Munich had an impressive record last year, losing only one of their 40 domestic matches. Coach Vincent Kompany emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s hunger for success.
In their recent Supercup victory against Borussia Dortmund, which ended 2-1, Kompany made two changes to the lineup. Notably, he brought back France centre-back Dayot Upamecano into the starting XI.
Bundesliga debutant Ismael Saibari created a late goal for Aleksandar Pavlovic and Diaz scored in stoppage time to extend Bayern’s unbeaten run in league openers to 15 seasons.
“He relies heavily on intuition, reacting before the opponent does,” Bayern defender Konrad Laimer said of Olise.
Before the match, Germany coach Jurgen Klopp told Sky he had told Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala “the door is open for you” as he continues to return from a neurological condition from which he collapsed twice in pre-season fixtures.
