VfB Stuttgart struck first at the Allianz Arena, with Chris Führich opening the scoring on 21 minutes after being played in by Bilal El Khannouss. Bayern München, however, responded swiftly and took control of the contest before half-time, showing the sharpness and attacking quality reflected in their numbers.
Raphaël Guerreiro levelled matters on 31 minutes from close range, assisted by Jamal Musiala, before Nicolas Jackson put Bayern ahead just two minutes later following a rapid break set up by Luis Díaz. Alphonso Davies then made it 3-1 in the 37th minute, again with Díaz involved, as the hosts turned the game around in emphatic fashion.
Harry Kane added Bayern?s fourth on 52 minutes to put the result beyond doubt, capping a dominant performance from the league leaders. Bayern finished with 28 shots, 66% possession and 11 corners, while their expected goals total of 4.13 underlined the extent of their superiority.
Stuttgart did manage a late reply through Chema Andrés in the 88th minute, assisted by Atakan Karazor, but it was only a consolation. The visitors finished with 11 shots and 34% possession, unable to contain Bayern?s relentless pressure once the home side found their rhythm.
VfB Stuttgart leads 1-0 against FC Bayern München. Chris Führich scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Bilal El Khannouss with a through ball.VfB Stuttgart takes the lead 1-0 against FC Bayern München. Chris Führich scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the right corner, assisted by Bilal El Khannouss with a through ball.Raphaël Guerreiro scores for FC Bayern München with a right-footed shot from very close range into the high center of the goal, assisted by Jamal Musiala. The match is now 1-1 against VfB Stuttgart.The match is now 1-1 as Raphaël Guerreiro scores for FC Bayern München with a right-footed shot from close range to the top center of the goal, assisted by Jamal Musiala.FC Bayern München 2, VfB Stuttgart 1. Nicolas Jackson scores for FC Bayern München with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Luis Díaz after a fast break.FC Bayern München 2, VfB Stuttgart 1. Nicolas Jackson scores for FC Bayern München with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Luis Díaz after a fast break.FC Bayern München 3, VfB Stuttgart 1. Alphonso Davies scores for FC Bayern München with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Luis Díaz.FC Bayern München 3, VfB Stuttgart 1. Alphonso Davies scores for FC Bayern München with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top center of the goal, assisted by Luis Díaz.Harry Kane scores for FC Bayern München with a left-footed shot from close range into the left corner. The match stands at FC Bayern München 4, VfB Stuttgart 1.Chema Andres scores for VfB Stuttgart with a right-footed shot from outside the box. The match score is now FC Bayern München 4, VfB Stuttgart 2.Chema Andres scores for VfB Stuttgart with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner, assisted by Atakan Karazor's header. The match score is now FC Bayern München 4, VfB Stuttgart 2.VfB Stuttgart scores to make it 4-2 against FC Bayern München. Chema Andres shoots with his right foot from outside the box into the top left corner, assisted by Atakan Karazor's header.