29.08.2026 08:00
Stuttgart, one of Galatasaray's opponents in the Champions League league phase, suffered a heavy defeat in the opening week of the Bundesliga. German giants Bayern Munich thrashed Stuttgart 5-1 at home, starting the season like a storm. Stuttgart will face Galatasaray at RAMS Park in the Champions League.
Stuttgart, one of Galatasaray's opponents in the UEFA Champions League, faced Bayern Munich away in the first week of the Bundesliga. In the match played at Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich defeated their opponent 5-1. Stuttgart thus started the new season with a heavy defeat.
FIRST EQUALIZED, THEN COLLAPSED
Bayern Munich took a 1-0 lead with Dayot Upamecano's goal in the 21st minute, and the first half ended with this score. Stuttgart equalized to 1-1 with Josha Vagnoman in the 52nd minute. However, Bayern took the lead again just 3 minutes later with Michael Olise.
With Vagnoman's own goal in the 58th minute, the score became 3-1, and Aleksandar Pavlovic increased the difference to three in the 82nd minute. Luis Diaz had the final say in the 90+2nd minute, and Bayern won the match 5-1.
WILL FACE GALATASARAY IN ISTANBUL
Stuttgart is also one of the eight opponents of Galatasaray in the league phase of the Champions League for the 2026-27 season. The yellow-reds were matched with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa, Sporting, Feyenoord, Lille, Stuttgart, and AEK. Galatasaray will host Stuttgart in Istanbul.
It is already a matter of curiosity how Stuttgart, which started the Bundesliga with a 5-1 defeat against Bayern Munich, will perform against Galatasaray in the Champions League.