Confirmed Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart
TL;DR
FC Bayern Munich can clinch the title with a home draw against VfB Stuttgart. Stuttgart aims for three points to reclaim third place after RB Leipzig's win.
Key points
- FC Bayern Munich can clinch the title with a draw.
- VfB Stuttgart needs three points to reclaim third place.
- Deniz Undav is absent due to yellow card accumulation.
- Harry Kane and Michael Olise start on the bench.
- Jonas Urbig will start as goalkeeper for Bayern.
Confirmed Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart
FC Bayern will be crowned champions if they avoid defeat at home against Stuttgart on Sunday. Following Dortmund’s back-to-back defeats, Vincent Kompany’s side now have their first chance to seal the Meisterschale. Stuttgart need three points to regain their spot in third after RB Leipzig’s impressive win in Frankfurt.
However, Deniz Undav isn’t part of the traveling squad due to accumulated yellow cards. Ermedin Demirovic will also start this one on the bench as Tiago Tomas was handed a rare start. Although it’s crucial to wrap up the title at home, Kompany opted for several changes with the midweek cup clash against Bayer Leverkusen on his mind.
Serge Gnabry joined Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof on Bayern’s absentees list with injuries. Harry Kane and Michael Olise start on the bench after their midweek heroics in the Champions League, while Jonas Urbig will start between the sticks.
Violent riots by the traveling Stuttgart fans caused unrest and damage as their Bayern ultras confronted them, according to Bild. Several hundred officers were deployed to bring the situation under control.
Here are the lineups for the game that could seal the league title for the 2025/26 season.
Confirmed Lineups
Bayern: Urbig; Stanisic, Ito, Kim, Davies; Kimmich ©, Goretzka; Guerreiro, Musiala, Luis Diaz; Jackson
Stuttgart: Nübel; Vagnoman, Chabot, Hendriks, Jeltsch; Karazor ©, Stiller; Leweling, El Khannouss, Führich; Tomas
Q&A
What do FC Bayern Munich need to do to win the Meisterschale?
FC Bayern Munich needs to avoid defeat against VfB Stuttgart to be crowned champions.
Who are the key absentees for FC Bayern Munich in the match against Stuttgart?
Key absentees for FC Bayern Munich include Serge Gnabry, who is injured, and Harry Kane and Michael Olise, who will start on the bench.
Why is the match important for VfB Stuttgart?
The match is crucial for VfB Stuttgart as they need three points to regain their spot in third place in the league.
