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Bayern Munich Rallies Past Stuttgart to Extend Bundesliga Lead

A 3-1 comeback victory keeps Bayern 11 points clear at the top with 10 games remaining in the season.

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - VfB Stuttgart v Bayern Munich - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - February 28, 2025 Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman scores their third goal REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - VfB Stuttgart v Bayern Munich - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - February 28, 2025 Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman celebrates with Harry Kane, Thomas Muller and Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany after scoring their third goal REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - VfB Stuttgart v Bayern Munich - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - February 28, 2025 Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala in action with VfB Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - VfB Stuttgart v Bayern Munich - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - February 28, 2025 Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Overview

  • Bayern Munich overcame an early deficit to defeat VfB Stuttgart 3-1 in a Bundesliga match on Friday.
  • Angelo Stiller opened the scoring for Stuttgart with a long-range strike in the 34th minute, putting the home side ahead.
  • Michael Olise equalized for Bayern just before halftime with a composed finish following a Leroy Sané assist, confirmed after a lengthy VAR review.
  • Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman added second-half goals to secure the win, capitalizing on Stuttgart defensive errors.
  • Bayern now sits 11 points ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who play on Saturday, as they aim to reclaim the title after a trophyless season last year.