Manama: Bayern Munich began their Bundesliga title defence with a 5-1 home win over VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. According to Bahrain News Agency, Dayot Upamecano opened the scoring for Bayern in the 21st minute before Stuttgart's Josha Vagnoman equalised in the 52nd minute.
Michael Olise restored Bayern's lead three minutes later, before Vagnoman scored an own goal in the 57th minute. Aleksandar Pavlovic added a fourth in the 82nd minute, while Luis Daz completed the scoring in stoppage time.
The victory gave Bayern their first three points of the season, while Stuttgart remained without a point. Stuttgart host Cologne in the second round next Friday, while Bayern travel to Schalke on Saturday.