MUNICH—The throne remains occupied. In a season where they have looked virtually untouchable, Bayern Munich officially wrapped up the 2025/26 Bundesliga title on Sunday evening, dismantling VfB Stuttgart 4-2 at a rocking Allianz Arena. With four games still to spare, Vincent Kompany’s side has opened up an unassailable 15-point lead over second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who simultaneously saw their slim hopes evaporate with a loss at Hoffenheim.
The Six-Minute Storm
The afternoon didn’t actually start according to the script. Stuttgart, fighting for a Champions League spot, drew first blood in the 21st minute when Chris Führich silenced the home crowd with a clinical finish. For a brief moment, it felt like the champagne might have to stay on ice.
Then, the “Bayern Blitz” arrived. In a terrifying six-minute window before halftime, the game—and the title race—was ended:
- 31st Minute: Jamal Musiala’s wizardry in the box set up Raphaël Guerreiro for a simple tap-in.
- 33rd Minute: Guerreiro turned provider, winning the ball back and feeding Luis Díaz, whose low cross was hammered home by Nicolas Jackson.
- 37th Minute: Alphonso Davies joined the party, firing home a deflected strike to make it 3-1.
Kane Puts the Cherry on Top
Despite the commanding lead, Bayern refused to take their foot off the gas. Harry Kane, introduced at halftime, added the fourth in the 52nd minute, pouncing on a parried Leon Goretzka effort to notch his 32nd league goal of a historic campaign. While Stuttgart’s Chema pulled one back late on, the final whistle triggered a sea of red and white celebrations that will likely last well into Monday morning.
Analysis: The Kompany Revolution
This title marks the first major silverware for Vincent Kompany in Munich, a feat achieved with a brand of football that has broken the Bundesliga record for most goals in a single season. With the league now secured, the Bavarians turn their eyes toward a historic treble, with a DFB-Pokal semifinal against Leverkusen and a Champions League showdown with PSG on the horizon.
“To win it this way, at home, in front of these fans—it’s special,” Kompany remarked during the post-match trophy lift. “But we aren’t done yet. This is just the first step.”
Key Match Facts
Category Detail Final Score Bayern Munich 4 – 2 Stuttgart League Points 79 (15-point lead) Goals Scored 109 (New Bundesliga Record) Title Number 35th Official League Title
