Free‑kick frenzy defines Bayern Munich‑Stuttgart live clash

On 28/08/2026 at 20h30, the Bundesliga showdown between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart kicked off at the Stade under the watch of Arbitre Sören Storks, with the live Direct feed noting a free‑kick awarded to Harry Kane in the 17th minute.

Set‑piece action dominates early phases

Joshua Kimmich earned a free kick in his own half at 16 minutes, while teammate Michael Olise struck the right post in the same minute. A minute later, Harry Kane was granted a free kick deep in Stuttgart’s half, and he received another set‑piece opportunity at 14 minutes.

Stuttgart’s Tiago Tomás rattled the cross‑bar shortly after, and at 11 minutes a shot was saved before Grischa Prömel headed the ball from the right side of the penalty area after a pass from Ramon Hendriks. A second 11‑minute effort was denied, and Maximilian Mittelstädt unleashed a left‑foot strike from outside the box following a pass from Prömel.

Off‑side calls featured at 9 and 11 minutes when Alphonso Davies attempted a through ball that left Joshua Kimmich stranded. Konrad Laimer received a free kick in his half at 7 minutes, Stuttgart earned a corner at 4 minutes after a delivery from Davies, and Nathaniel Brown was awarded a free kick in his half at 3 minutes.

The match compositions were announced as the warm‑up began, revealing Bayern Munich’s 4‑2‑3‑1 shape opposite Stuttgart’s 3‑4‑2‑1 layout.

Coaching duties were listed with V. Mpoy Kompany named as trainer and Uli Hoeneß also cited among the staff.

Bayern’s starting XI featured Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, M. Kim, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer, Aleksandar Pavlović, Joshua Kimmich, Luis Díaz Marulanda, Nathaniel Brown, Michael Olise and Harry Kane, while Stuttgart fielded Fabian Bredlow, Ramon Hendriks, Jan Chabot and others. Statistics showed Bayern holding 30% possession compared with Stuttgart’s 70%, and Bayern completing 514 passes at a 68% accuracy rate. The Direct Commentaires continued to track the unfolding action.