Munich: Bayern Munich began their title defense with a resounding 5-1 victory over Stuttgart in the opening match of the new Bundesliga season. French defender Dayot Upamecano opened the scoring for the Bavarian hosts in the 21st minute, and Joscha Vagnomann equalized for the visitors in the 52nd minute.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Bayern Munich quickly regained the lead through their French star Michael Olissé in the 55th minute, and then Vagnomann added a third goal for the home side with an own goal in the 57th minute. Aleksandar Pavlovic scored Bayern Munich’s fourth goal around the 82nd minute, and Colombian international Luis Diaz completed the rout in the dying moments of the match.