Dominant Bayern retain Bundesliga title after beating Stuttgart
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane (L) celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal of the game during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. Tom Weller/dpa Bayern Munich retained their Bundesliga title after a 4-2 win at home to VfB Stuttgart on Sunday as they ticked off the second leg of a possible sextuple. Vincent Kompany's men wrapped up the championship with four games to spare having extended their lead over Borussia Dortmund to an unassailable 15 points.
They have smashed the Bundesliga season goals record in the process, racking up 109 so far. It is Bayern's 35th German title and 34th in the Bundesliga era. The success is a 13th in 14 seasons, with Bayer Leverkusen splitting their streak in 2024.
The Bavarians already won the Super Cup in August, also against Stuttgart, and have a German Cup semi-final at Leverkusen on Wednesday. They are also through to the Champions League semi-finals where they meet holders Paris Saint-Germain. Lifting the trophy would open the door to the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA's Intercontinental Cup.
Belgian Kompany took over after the 2024 failure and has now seamlessly won two league titles despite fears among some fans about his lack of major managerial pedigree when appointed. The goals of league top scorer Harry Kane have again been a big factor as well as the form of winger Michael Olise and a steadier defence. Kane scores again off the bench Such is Bayern's dominance in the Bundesliga, they could afford to initially rest Kane, assist king Olise and others ahead of big knock-out games ahead.
Playmaker Jamal Musiala was given a start against Stuttgart as he works his way back to full fitness and a Germany World Cup place following last July's leg break. But the title party did not go to plan initially, with clashes between fans outside the stadium and then Germany World Cup hopeful Chris Führich netting the opener for the visitors on 21 minutes. Dortmund had made an early championship success for Bayern possible by losing 2-1 at fifth-placed Hoffenheim on Saturday.
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