The Bavarians kept up with Dortmund in their Bundesliga title race by winning 2-1 at VfB Stuttgart on Saturday night.VfB Stuttgart, one of Germany’s traditional clubs, are undergoing a transitional period. With their shocking relegation from the Bundesliga still fresh in the memory, they are working to build a better tomorrow – and a better stadium. Their old Mercedes-Benz Arena’s main stand is currently under complete re-development ahead of the 2024 European Championship. Around $100 million is invested in the works as the city of Stuttgart and their beloved football team look to return to the path of glory.But facing Bayern is never pleasant for a team undergoing significant changes. Julian Nagelsmann’s side scored a goal in each half to stroll to three more points that keep them in the running with rivals Borussia Dortmund.The first-half effort from former Ajax and Juventus man Matthijs De Ligt set Bayern on their way and in-form Cameroon international Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting finished nicely from a sublime Thomas Muller assist to seal the win.Bayern have got a big game next week as Paris Saint-Germain arrive to Munich for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg clash. To the Bavarians, the game in Stuttgart was just a training session.The hosts still managed to pull one goal back five minutes from time to set up a potentially thrilling finish. But Juan Jose Perea’s header proved just a consolation – and perhaps a sign of good things to come. Substitute Tanguy Coulibaly came close to snatching a point with a late header that sailed just wide.BUNSDESLIGARound 23FridayDortmund – Leipzig 2-1 (2-0)/Reus 21 pen, Can 39/SaturdayAugsburg – Werder 2-1 (1-1)/Beljo 6, Maier 46 – Stage 16/Borussia Monchengladbach – Freiburg 0-0Bochum – Schalke 0-2 (0-1)/Riemann 45 og, Bulter 79/Mainz – Hoffenheim 1-0 (1-0)/Barreiro 33/Union Berlin – Koln 0-0VfB Stuttgart – Bayern 1-2 (0-1)/Perea 88 – De Ligt 39, Choupo-Moting 62/Sunday17:30: (1.60) Leverkusen (4.10) Hertha (6.25)19:30: (2.55) Wolfsburg (3.40) Eintr.Frankfurt (2.95)***odds are subject to change***
