Football
Bayern Munich thrash Stuttgart 5-1 to launch Bundesliga title defence
Bayern Munich opened the 2026/27 Bundesliga with a 5-1 win over VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Friday, with Michael Olise among the scorers and Aleksandar Pavlovic adding a late goal as Vincent Kompany's side signalled their intent to reclaim the title. The result extends Bayern's domestic momentum after last season's DFB-Pokal triumph over the same opponent and moves them three points clear at the top before the rest of Matchday 1 plays out over the weekend.