Stuttgart's Hopes Dashed in 4-0 Bayern Munich Rout
It was a brutal reality check for Stuttgart on Saturday, as Bayern Munich mercilessly ran over them in a 4-0 drubbing at the Allianz Arena. The Swabians were hoping to pull off an upset, but they were simply outclassed by the reigning Bundesliga champions.
**Bayern were on fire from the get-go, and Stuttgart's defense looked like a sieve. **The Bavarians were all over them, with a relentless pressing game that left Stuttgart's midfield scrambling. It was a complete mismatch, and it was only a matter of time before the goals started flowing.
**It was a frustrating performance for Stuttgart. **They couldn't get a foot in the game and were constantly under pressure. Their attacks were disjointed, and they just couldn't create any clear-cut chances. On the other hand, Bayern had the game wrapped up by half-time. The first goal came in the 17th minute when Leroy Sané found the back of the net. The floodgates opened soon after, with Serge Gnabry adding a second in the 27th minute. Bayern's dominance was complete by the 43rd minute with a well-taken penalty by Thomas Müller.
**The second half brought no respite for Stuttgart. **They continued to struggle and were unable to mount any serious threat. Bayern, meanwhile, continued to dominate and they sealed their victory with a fourth goal from Jamal Musiala in the 73rd minute.
**The loss leaves Stuttgart in a precarious position. **They're now just four points above the relegation zone and desperately need to find some form soon. Their next test comes against another tough opponent, Borussia Dortmund, and it's a game they simply must win.
**Stuttgart's fans will be hoping for a much-improved performance in their next game. **They need to find a way to tighten up defensively and improve their attacking play. Otherwise, they could be in real danger of getting dragged into a relegation battle.