After 17 years, Stuttgart took home a victory against Bayern Munich on Matchday 32, ending with a 3-1 scoreline, at home. Despite squaring off against Bayern who boasts a clean record of wins from their last five matches in the Bundesliga and Champions League combined, Stuttgart managed to pull off a surprise. Here’s what happened:
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Stuttgart controlled the game during the first few minutes, with Bayern still finding their rhythm. Sure enough, Stuttgart managed to clinch their first goal in the 28th minute courtesy of Leonidas Stergiou, who executed a half-kick to perfection. However, the lead didn’t last long as Harry Kane scored the first goal for Bayern in the 37th minute.
However, as seen in the latest sports news, Bayern seemed to need more grit than Stuttgart’s evident will to win the game. Stuttgart continued to control the field, leading in the statistics at the end of the first half. They had 10 shots with 92% pass accuracy, while Bayern had 3 shots with 86% accuracy.
The second half begins with Stuttgart remaining in the momentum, although there is a visible decrease in intensity. In the 83rd minute, Silas delivered a superb cross that found Jeong Woo-Yeong at the far post. He headed the ball, beating Bayern’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, and scored a goal for Stuttgart, 2-1.
At this point, Bayern felt the intensity, especially when Stuttgart further increased their lead during added time but it was too late. Serhou Guirassy fought for the ball and served it to Silas, who once again headed it and beat Neuer. The game ended with a score of 3-1 in favour of Stuttgart.
Bayern loses over Stuttgart (1-3)
Bayern ended the match filled with regret. Serge Gnabry mentioned that Bayern could have turned the game around a little earlier as the team struggled in the final 15 to 20 minutes. Thomas Tuchel also commented on the numerous scoring chances in the second half but noted a visible lack of concentration.
Out of the 159 meetings between Bayern and Stuttgart in the past, Bayern secured 93 wins, while Stuttgart had 37, with 29 draws between them. There has also been a huge gap in goal records, with Stuttgart scoring 210 goals compared to Bayern’s 331. This just goes to show that Stuttgart’s victory over the Bavarian giants was quite unexpected but executed flawlessly.
Kane’s 44th goal in 44 games this season
Kane’s equaliser during the 37th minute marked his 44th goal in 44 games across all club competitions for Bayern, further solidifying his status as one of the best players in the world today. However, despite this impressive achievement, there was no room for celebration for Bayern as it was not enough to secure a win in Stuttgart.
Kane goals in the 2023/24 Bundesliga
Kane remained the top scorer of the 2023/2024 Bundesliga campaign, despite the surprising defeats that Bayern experienced. He has scored more goals than any other player in his debut Bundesliga season, showcasing his dominance in the league.
During the 2023/2024 season, Kane showed his exceptional performance for Bayern Munich by scoring 36 goals and providing 8 assists in 32 Bundesliga matches. Impressively, he maintained a record of 44 goals in 44 games across all club competitions for the Bundesliga giants.
The upcoming days and matches will be crucial for both Kane and Bayern as they strive to achieve their objectives in the German top-flight and Champions League. With a powerful player like Kane, Bayern will need to gather themselves and capitalise on this winning element. Stay informed by keeping up with the latest sports news about the Bundesliga.