Arjen Robben's rich vein of form continued as
Bayern Munich beat beleaguered Stuttgart 2-0 in
the Bundesliga on Saturday to secure their first
competitive victory of the year.
Bayern coach Pep Guardiola dismissed talk of a
crisis after the champions drew 1-1 against
Schalke on Tuesday following a 4-1 hammering at
Wolfsburg, and normal service was resumed by the
Bavarian giants at the Mercedes Benz Arena.
The leaders were not at their best against Huub
Stevens' strugglers, but Robben took his goal tally
to eight goals in his last nine games and 14 for
the season with a fine strike to open the scoring
late in the first half.
Defender David Alaba then opened his Bundesliga
account for the season with a sublime free-kick six
minutes after the break to ensure Bayern remain
eight points clear of second-placed Wolfsburg, who
beat Hoffenheim 3-0.
While Bayern remain on course for yet another title,
Stuttgart are now bottom of the table and have
secured only five points at home this season.
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