Match report

VfB Stuttgart Stuns Bayern Munich 4–1 in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
1–4
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VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
May 12, 2018

VfB Stuttgart delivered a stunning upset over Bayern Munich, securing a 4-1 victory in the Bundesliga. Despite Bayern's early goal from Tolisso, Stuttgart capitalized on their opportunities through goals from Ginczek, Donis, and Akolo. The visitors' resilience and tactical precision ensured they maintained their lead throughout the match, marking a significant victory for Stuttgart in their challenging Bundesliga season.

Key Facts

  • • D. Ginczek scored twice for VfB Stuttgart at 5' and 55'.
  • • A. Donis netted a goal at 42' and was substituted at 88'.
  • • C. Akolo found the back of the net at 52'.
  • • C. Tolisso scored for Bayern Munich at 21'.
  • • M. Hummels received a yellow card for Bayern Munich at 86'.

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 S. Ulreich (G)
  • 13 Rafinha (D)
  • 5 M. Hummels (D)
  • 4 N. Süle (D)
  • 32 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 7 F. Ribéry (M)
  • 11 J. Rodríguez (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
  • 24 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Javi Martínez
  • 2 S. Wagner
  • 19 S. Rudy
  • 15 L. Mai
  • 22 T. Starke
  • 20 F. Götze
  • 3 J. Meier

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 16 R. Zieler (G)
  • 2 E. Insúa (D)
  • 28 H. Badstuber (D)
  • 5 T. Baumgartl (D)
  • 21 B. Pavard (D)
  • 20 C. Gentner (M)
  • 17 E. Thommy (M)
  • 19 C. Akolo (F)
  • 23 O. Mangala (M)
  • 33 D. Ginczek (F)
  • 14 A. Donis (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Kamiński
  • 34 Jacob Bruun Larsen
  • 25 M. Zimmermann
  • 24 D. Burnic
  • 31 B. Özcan
  • 13 J. Grahl
  • 11 T. Asano

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    5' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ginczek · Assist: A. Donis
  2. Bayern Munich
    21' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tolisso · Assist: R. Lewandowski
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    42' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Donis
  4. Bayern Munich
    46' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: Javi Martínez
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    52' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Akolo · Assist: E. Insúa
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    55' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ginczek
  7. Bayern Munich
    68' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Müller · On: S. Wagner
  8. Bayern Munich
    70' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Franck Ribéry · On: S. Rudy
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    70' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ginczek · On: Marcin Kamiński
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Akolo · On: J. Bruun Larsen
  11. Bayern Munich
    86' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hummels
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    88' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Donis · On: Matthias Zimmermann

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 90% 59%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 10 0
Total Passes 748 189
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 8 7
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 80% 20%
Accurate Passes 676 111
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stuttgart's early goal by Ginczek at 5' set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Despite Tolisso's equalizer for Bayern at 21', Stuttgart regrouped and scored three unanswered goals, taking control of the match.