Overview
- The FC Bayern 5–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart on Friday, August 28, 2026, marked a dominant start to the Bundesliga season and followed last weekend’s Supercup win.
- Joshua Kimmich was the match standout, providing two assists and influencing play despite continuing with a bleeding ankle wound.
- New signing Ismael Saibari made decisive late contributions with key pre-assists that set up Bayern’s fourth and fifth goals.
- Jamal Musiala remains unavailable because of recurring 'absencen' and is to be medically managed with medication aimed at keeping him seizure- or anfall-free.
- New DFB coach Jürgen Klopp watched the opener in person and has scheduled a visit to Bayern’s training ground to meet players and staff ahead of early national-team selections, a move that heightens scrutiny of Bayern personnel.