Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich loanee Adrian Fein is struggling; Weston McKennie suspended for partying; Manchester United target Erling Haaland’s immediate future tied to Jadon Sancho? We’ve seen it against Dusseldorf, Freiburg and Augsburg. 81’— Gnabry is given a … If you’re a new member, feel free to introduce yourself. Working well so far. Corner is headed away by Stuttgart and then volleyed by Thiago. Hansi Flick was not going to get pulled into any in depth discussion about the German national team. Bayern Munich responded to Borussia Dortmund's 5-1 win over Hannover on Saturday by beating VfB Stuttgart 4-1 and returning to within six points of the league leaders on Sunday. Great start to the game, but Stuttgart was able to find their way in this match and the draw is so far very fair. And finally, on the off-chance that it’s Alphonso Davies, then Thomas Muller can play behind the striker. 89’— Sosa comes on for Esswein. Schalke 04 holds the record for the biggest win in a DFB-Pokal final, winning 5–0 against 1. Thomas Müller knows that he and Robert Lewandowski are better together. We’ve seen Kovac’s side too often losing points by lacking discipline and focus, especially at home. The Polish international hits the post, crazy few minutes!! Kickoff! Looking for an unending well of Bayern Munich content? If Leon Goretzka plays as the #10, then that means Javi Martinez will have to start in midfield. Stuttgart had quite a few opportunities on the counter and Hummels and Sule gave away possession far to easily today. Let’s stay in the title race, shall we? Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka (R) shoots the ball during a German Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Munich, Germany, on Jan. 27, 2019. Auf geht’s! 37’— Coman has a great chance, great save from Zieler. 38’ — Bayern needs to raise the level to get the 3 points in this game, Bayern needs to raise the level before Liverpool, Bayern needs to raise the level to have a chance to win the league. Gentner has been fantastic, the veteran is everywhere on the pitch. Serge Gnabry made it 2-0 in the 22nd after a sweeping move involving Thomas Mueller and Leroy Sane. Thomas Müller will be missing the other half of Bayern Munich’s dynamic duo against RB Leipzig. Bayern got lucky and they stayed ahead. Not a great 84 minutes from Lewandowski but he elegantly dribbles around Zieler and cooly finishes a fantastic run. Bayern-Dortmund in April will be crucial. The positive from today is that Bayern are keeping Dortmund within reach. German champions and leaders Bayern Munich retained their four-point cushion at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 home rout of VfB Stuttgart on Saturday with Robert Lewandowski netting a hat-trick after they had Alphonso Davies sent off early on. 44’— CHANCE FOR COMAN! How did that not end up in the back of the net, Gonzales is one on one against Neuer and its saved by Germany’s number one. Refresh the page regularly to keep up with the discussion. Video Player Close. March 20 Hansi Flick praises the importance of Bayern Munich’s 4-0 win over VfB Stuttgart. ; and MORE! 22’— It is important for Bayern to stay focused. On to PSG. Salah - Firmino - Mane would of had a field day today. 55’— Kabak and Kempf has stopped Lewandowski’s link up play so far. The same happened against Hoffenheim. From the section European Football. The Swabians are on a three game losing streak, but Niko Kovac has injuries to deal with and the team cannot get complacent. James goes on for Muller. Bayern 2 Stuttgart 0. Just one minute later, Lewandowski powered a sensational header past Gregor Kobel, The Pole gestures a number three after bagging his third of the game just before half time, The German champions were reduced to ten early on after Alphonso Davies was dismissed, Referee Daniel Schlager looks at a pitchside monitor to review Davies' foul on his opponent, After consulting VAR, Schlager brandishes a red card, sending the youngster for an early bath. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 74’— Good feet from Hummels, nearly scores but a Stuttgart leg prevents the defender from getting on the score sheet. With Borussia Dortmund and Gladbach winning their games, a win here is imperative for the Bavarians. 11’ — Lewandowski has a chance after being one on one against Zieler. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Sign up for an SBNation account and join the conversation on Bavarian Football Works. 80’— Bayern’s defence today has looked very vulnerable. Read full article. 90’— James has a dangerous free-kick. Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig!!! It’s unchanged from last week. 61’— I personally like that the referee is keeping his cards in his pockets, Weinzierl and Kovac does not. 64’ — PENALTY FOR BAYERN — seconds after the Gonzales chance Lewandowski is brought down and Bayern have a penalty! Today, Bayern gave up a lead and invited Stuttgart to the game. 35’— Gentner clears another dangerous cross from Bayern. 1 comment / new. The Poland striker added some gloss in the 39th with a clinical left-footed finish from inside the penalty area as he pounced on sloppy defending by Stuttgart after Sane's jinking run down the right flank. He is primarily a centre-back but has also played left-back in the past.. Badstuber made his debut in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich in the 2009–10 season, at the age of 19. 76’— Bayern are keeping Dortmund within touching distance. Even if you’re lagging behind the others, keep replying to the most recent call of the player’s name. He will replace Javi Martinez. 1-1 Donis scores a SCREAMER. Munich, January 27: Bayern Munich avoided falling further behind Bundesliga pacesetters Borussia Dortmund as they defeated struggling Stuttgart 4-1 in an entertaining contest at the Allianz Arena on Sunday. Always dangerous when on the ball. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. It’s game day! 47’— More attacking now from Bayern with the recent change. One refresh every 55-60 seconds is ideal but if that’s too much then just try for one every five minutes and after every goal. 57’— The third goal of match will count as an Gentner own-goal. 73’— Key moment of the game was Gonzales missed opportunity. Martinez, like many, did not have a great game, although Kovac substituting him in the 45 minute does say a lot about what the Croat thinks of the Spaniard. What a fighter. 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German champions and leaders Bayern Munich retained their four-point cushion at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 home rout of VfB Stuttgart on … #packmas ♦ pic.twitter.com/5iyetqALNg. For a team like Bayern, to do this at home, is not acceptable. 19 minutes to play, should be game over. (Updated). Could have been 2-2 then, Bayern have not been to impressive but now looks to go home with the 3 points. Check out our beginners thread if you have any more questions. 83’— Decent performance from Stuttgart, doesn’t seem like a team that would be relegated by the end of the season. FC Bayern München 1, VfB Stuttgart 0. Offside. Kabak is looking very mature for his age. Lewandowski added the third less than 60 seconds later when he rose to head home a Mueller cross from the right. 46’— Muller goes to midfield, Gnabry on the right. Against Nagelsmann’s side Bayern played fantastic the first 45 minutes yet was dominated for large parts of the game in the second half. The return goes to Gonzales and that shot hits the post. Ecstatic Sam Allardyce revels in West Brom's 'quality finishing' in shock win at Chelsea and hopes it can... Chelsea's shock home defeat by West Brom serves as a 'lesson' for Thomas Tuchel, according to Joe Cole -... Branislav Ivanovic's Chelsea return lasts just 13 MINUTES as West Brom's veteran defender is replaced,... Olivier Giroud's agent 'holds talks with Roma over a free transfer at the end of the season with French... Leeds 2-1 Sheffield United: Phil Jagielka's horror own goal proves the winner after Ben Osborn's equaliser... Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Bayern, yet again, gives away a lead. 73’ — Thommy goes on for Donis. A hat-trick from Robert Lewandowski and a goal from Serge Gnabry rounded out the scoring for Bayern, restoring their four point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table over RB Leipzig after they had defeated … 67’— Lewy has another good chance, how many does he need? Bayern has difficulty in dominating a game for the full 90 minutes. Match ends, FC Bayern München 4, VfB Stuttgart 0. Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery are both out injured, so expect a forward lineup consisting of Robert Lewandowski, Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller, and one other player. Video FC Bayern vs Stuttgart 4-0 Highlights (Zusammenfassung) & All Goals Bundesliga - Watch Online Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart Full Match Highlights, Game Stats, Line-ups, Player Ratings - Bundesliga 20/03/2021 - FootyHeroes.com The midfield was the main cause of the slowdown. ⚽ Debriefs Bayern - Stuttgart (4-0) : Flick trop armé / Celta Vigo - Real Madrid (1-3) (Football)Le Bayern est intouchable. Bayern Munich smacked VfB Stuttgart 4-0 after Alphonso Davies was assessed a red card. 8’— Will be interesting to see Stuttgart’s 11 million euro signing.. Also brought in Esswein and Zuber in order to move up from the relegation spot. 45’— One added minute. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Kovac’s men still have every chance of getting the three points. One hour before kickoff: Lineups are out! Been many tackles that deserved a yellow card in the game but the referee has kept his cards in his pockets. The shakiest 4-1 win ever. HUGE CHANCE. An early setback came when Alphonso Davies saw a red card, but Bayern never seemed to notice being a man down, hat-trick man Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry handing them a four-goal lead before half-time. 41’ — Kempf (23 years old) and Kabak (18 years old) has started well. 5’ — TOOOOOOR!!! 26’— TYPICAL Bayern this season, great start followed up by sloppy and lazy play. 48’— Zieler handles yet another Bayern corner with ease. 4-1 Bayern, MIA SAN MIA! WOW! (UPDATED), Five observations from Bayern Munich’s hard earned 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig, BPW Postgame Show: Bayern Munich extends title lead with a 1-0 win over RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich II drops 3-2 decision to VfB Lübeck, Bayern Munich’s Hansi Flick has a laser focus ahead of RB Leipzig match. Coman aside, the rest of the performance wasn’t as rosy as the scoreline (or the xG distribution) suggests. Bayern yet again throws away a lead at home. 65’— LEWANDOWSKI MISSES THE PENALTY. Bayern Munich maintain their two-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga as Hansi Flick's side fight back to beat Stuttgart 3-1. (Xinhua/Philippe Ruiz) BERLIN, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich reduced their arrears to … Scores with his head! Don’t feel pressured or anything, we’re. They have invited Stuttgart back to the game! Bayern Munich avoided falling further behind Bundesliga pacesetters Borussia Dortmund as they defeated struggling Stuttgart 4-1 in an entertaining contest at the Allianz Arena on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern München) right footed shot … Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick avoids discussing Germany debacle against North Macedonia. 71’— TOOOOOOOOOOR!! 63’— HUGE CHANCE FOR GONZALES! Not great first half from Bayern, that being said, Bayern has dominated possession and Stuttgart has only been dangerous on the counter. 6’ — Good recovery from Sule, Bayern starts brilliantly, just like in Hoffenheim. MIA SAN MIA! Robert Lewandowski's trailblazing form continued as the Pole hit a hat trick to beat Stuttgart, The Bayern Munich marksman bagged his treble in the first half to earn a commanding lead, Serge Gnabry's strike was sandwiched by Lewandowski's first and second goals of the game, The former Arsenal talent gestures his trademark celebration after putting Bayern two up, Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Pavard, Sule, Boateng, Davies; Goretzka, Alaba; Sane (Musiala 83), Muller (Martinez 83), Gnabry (Coman 60); Lewandowski (Choupo-Moting 70), Subs not used: Dantas, Hernandez, Nubel, Roca, Sarr, Scorers: Lewandowski (18, 23, 39), Gnabry (22), Stuttgart (3-1-4-2): Kobel; Kempf, Anton, Mavropanos; Endo (Karazor 77); Sosa (Gonzalez 46), Ahamada (Forster 46), Castro (Didavi 76), Wamangituka (Klimowicz 35); Coulibaly, Kalajdzic, Subs not used: Bredlow, Klement, Massimo, Stenzel. 13’ — Martinez drops back while Thiago and Goretzka are playing higher up the pitch. 85’— Davies makes his debut! Published: 12:21 EDT, 20 March 2021 | Updated: 14:53 EDT, 20 March 2021. Scoring 4 goals after going down to 10 men was an authoritative way to regain the four point gap over RB Leipzig. Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the top right corner. Bayern Munich avoided falling further behind Bundesliga pacesetters Borussia Dortmund as they defeated struggling Stuttgart 4-1 in an entertaining contest at the Allianz Arena on Sunday. 4’ — Big game for Bayern... can’t afford to lose any points. Stuttgart won 4-1 on the final day to end Bayern's 37-game unbeaten home run in the Bundesliga. Gnabry strikes and it deflects heavily on a Stuttgart leg. Not surprisingly considered how many new faces they have in the team. OPTA. If it wasn’t for Gonzales finishing, we would have done it twice in a game. 25’— WOW! However, need to keep this up in the second half, didn’t against Hoffenheim. By TomAdams71. Whether it's full match coverage and analysis, breaking news or something completely different, we have it all. Coman is starting like he finished against Hoffenheim: creative and dangerous. Athletic Bilbao fans and police clash with FIRES breaking out as thousands of frenzied supporters take to... Christian Pulisic pulls up injured at the FIRST CONE after coming out to warm up for Chelsea, forcing him to... Torino 2-2 Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo spares Andrea Pirlo's side from Turin Derby embarrassment after... RB Leipzig 0-1 Bayern Munich: No Robert Lewandowski, no problem as Leon Goretzka lives up to his 'SCOREtzka'... 'When is football going to learn? Should of been levelled after Gonzales’s chance, and then should of been an easy last 25 minutes for Bayern but Lewy misses the penalty, he is having a nightmare! The crucial moment of the game happened when Gonzales missed his opportunity. Must improve before Liverpool. 23’— Weinzierl’s men look more comfortable now with how the game is shaping up. Bayern Alzenau - Stuttgart II: Live Scores, Results & Statistics Bayern Alzenau: 1 - 4: Stuttgart II: Regionalliga - Germany: 01.19.2021 18:00 Referee: 1st Half 45 ' N. Fischer. FC Bayern beat VfB Stuttgart 4-0 on Saturday afternoon. Despite Stuttgart drawing level before half-time through a stunning Anastasios Donis strike, Bayern stepped it up a notch in the second half to keep up the pressure on Dortmund. 60’— Goretzka has dropped further down the midfield, Muller plays the more attacking role of the three midfielders on the pitch. Bayern Munich 4-1 Stuttgart: Initial reactions and random observations, RB Leipzig 0-1 Bayern Munich: Initial reactions and observations. Even though Bayern did not play great, they still get the three points which is a positive. From a refugee camp to Allianz Arena, inspiring story, welcome to Munich, Alphonso! Attempt saved. Coman, who has been very good, makes way for the Canadian teenager. Bayern Munich 4-1 1899 Hoffenheim: Champions go 10 points clear. 31’ — Alaba takes a corner. Second Half ends, FC Bayern München 4, VfB Stuttgart 0. That final player is the key to the entire starting XI, because it will determine the team’s shape for the rest of the game. 16' Goal de Lewandowski (1-0) Goal! 45’ — Corner for Bayern. A very meh performance from Bayern somehow yields 4 goals and 3 points. The match ebbed in the second half but Bayern were always closer to a fifth than Stuttgart to a consolation goal and … The amount of chances he missed today is a bit worrying, as we won’t get as many against Liverpool or Dortmund. ': Alan Shearer blasts Sheffield United for allowing George Baldock to... Manchester United U18s knocked out of FA Youth Cup by Liverpool after Red Devils starlet Charlie McNeill... PSG 0-1 Lille: Neymar sent off as Jonathan David goal makes visitors Ligue 1 leaders with first away league... 'Does Thiago Silva support West Brom!? Bayern Munich 4 Stuttgart 1: Kovac's men clinch seventh win in a row. Four observations from Bayern Munich's smashing 4-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart RuneKingThor 1 day ago 5 things to know for March 22: Covid-19, immigration, spa killings, Afghanistan, China Bayern Munich 4-0 Stuttgart: Initial reactions and observations Ineednoname 1 day ago. 27’ — Kovac has to be feeling the heat, Bayern has had 3 draws against struggling sides this season: Augsburg, Dusseldorf and Freiburg. Stuttgart are being encouraged to have a go here at the Allianz Arena. Even if you missed the first call, just start from the second, and so on. Kimmich takes it, Zieler gets a hand on it but the referee has decided to give a freekick to Stuttgart. 56’— Lewandowski has a chance, shots well over the goal. 52’ — So far, the second half looks like how the first half ended. 84’— TOOOOOOR!! Zieler has trouble with it but the ball is cleared from the goalie area by a Stuttgart defender. Zieler misjudges the corner and Goretzka has an open goal. First he missed it and then he hit the post, Neuer grabbed it without knowing what was going on. Dortmund, who thrashed Hannover 5-1 on Saturday, began the weekend six points clear and that is how things remain after Bayern held off a spirited Stuttgart side to secure what ended … To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 18’— Stuttgart are playing defensively and look at times disorganised. While swearing is allowed within reason, please be polite to your fellow posters and avoid gratuitous obscenities. 62’— Kovac and the fourth official is now having a conversation, presumably about the main referee’s reluctance in giving away yellow cards. 14’ — 60-40 possession to Bayern so far. Wastes the chance. Desperate defending once again, yet, fantastic tackle. 88’— Mediocre performance that still could end up being more than 4-1. Coman has been great, always dangerous when on the ball. FC Bayern München 4, VfB Stuttgart 1. After commotion in the box, Bayern get’s a bit lucky with a goal. Corner for Bayern. It is also quite incredible that Robert Lewandowski can have a nightmare of a game for 85 minutes, yet finishes the game with one fantastic goal. How will Hansi Flick deal with the loss of one of his biggest stars? Exclusive: 43% of Americans say a specific organization or people to blame for COVID-19. What a goal, that is a contender for goal of the season. RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich: Lineups, team news, injuries, and more! 70’— Stuttgart are missing their first 3 starting centre-backs: Badstuber, Baumgartl and most notably, Bayern’s new signing, Pavard. Not a great 84 minutes from Lewandowski but he elegantly dribbles around Zieler and cooly finishes a fantastic run.