VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Bayern Munich: Bayern slump to away defeat ahead of semi-final clash with Real Madrid

VfB Stuttgart substitutes Jeong Woo-yeong and Silas scored late goals to defeat visitors Bayern Munich 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, jeopardising the Bavarians' preparations for their Champions League semi-final return leg against Real Madrid.

Bayern, who are in second place with 69 points, two ahead of Stuttgart in third with two games remaining, will face Real Madrid in Spain on Wednesday following their 2-2 draw in Munich.

The defeat added to Thomas Tuchel's already disappointing domestic campaign, with the coach set to depart at the end of the season.

It also put an end to speculation that Tuchel would stay after their successful Champions League run and after some coaches, including Ralf Rangnick, turned down offers from the Bavarians.

Stuttgart, on the other hand, capped off an outstanding season with a club record-tying 21st victory.

After missing three golden opportunities, the hosts took a deserved lead just before halftime thanks to Leonidas Stergiou's flick over keeper Manuel Neuer.

Bayern, who had undergone significant changes, levelled with a penalty from Harry Kane in the 37th minute, his 36th league goal this season.

Kane is now five goals behind Robert Lewandowski's all-time Bundesliga scoring record of 41 goals in a single season, set in 2021.

However, Stuttgart looked sharper, and substitute Jeong Woo-yeong beat Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer at the far post in the 84th minute to put the hosts back in front.

Silas, 25, sealed the win with a low drive in stoppage time following a Bayern defensive error.

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