Bayern Munich Clinch Bundesliga Title With 4-2 Win Over Stuttgart

FC Bayern Munich secured the 2025-26 Bundesliga title with a 4-2 victory over VfB Stuttgart on April 19, 2026, clinching the championship in dramatic fashion at the Allianz Arena. The win confirmed Bayern as German champions for the 33rd time in club history, overcoming a resilient Stuttgart side that pushed them to the brink before Harry Kane’s late intervention sealed the deal.

Bayern entered the match knowing a draw would suffice to win the title, but Stuttgart began with purpose, taking an early lead through Deniz Undav in the 12th minute. The visitors doubled their advantage just before halftime when Chris Führich capitalized on a defensive lapse, leaving Bayern trailing 2-0 at the break and facing the prospect of delaying their celebrations.

The second half witnessed a complete transformation in Bayern’s performance. Jamal Musiala pulled one back in the 58th minute with a composed finish after a swift counterattack, reigniting the home crowd. Leroy Sané then equalized in the 72nd minute, cutting inside from the left and firing low past Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel to make it 2-2.

With the title within reach, Bayern intensified their pressure. Substitute Kingsley Coman restored the lead in the 84th minute, darting past two defenders before sliding the ball into the bottom corner. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Harry Kane, who had been quiet for much of the game, latched onto a loose ball in the box and drove it home to make it 4-2, securing both the win and the championship.

We knew it wouldn’t be easy. Stuttgart came out strong and made us work for every inch. But that’s what winning a title feels like — fighting until the very end. I’m proud of how the team responded.

Harry Kane, FC Bayern Munich

Credit to Stuttgart — they played with courage and belief. We had to dig deep, and we did. This group has shown all season why it deserves to be champions.

Vincent Kompany, FC Bayern Munich head coach

Despite the title being secured, Bayern’s focus remains on completing a historic treble. The club is set to face Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal final on May 25, followed by the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan on May 31 at the Allianz Arena. A victory in both would make Bayern the first German club to win the domestic league, cup, and European crown in the same season since 2013.

For Stuttgart, the loss ends their hopes of overtaking RB Leipzig for third place in the Bundesliga standings. However, their performance against the champions underscored their progress under head coach Sebastian Hoeneß, having already secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Europa League through their league position.

The 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign concludes with Bayern Munich finishing on 78 points, five clear of second-place Bayer Leverkusen. Stuttgart ends the season in sixth place with 52 points, earning a spot in the Europa League group stage. Bayern’s title win marks their 12th Bundesliga championship in the last 13 seasons, reinforcing their sustained dominance in German football.