Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich travel to VfB Stuttgart on Friday hoping for a perfect dress rehearsal ahead of next week's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Bayer Leverkusen. For Bayern bosses the focus is firmly on the game in Stuttgart as they look to tighten their hold on top spot,

As Bayern Munich prepares for a pivotal Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart, their focus remains on maintaining their lead. Despite recent challenges from Bayer Leverkusen, the team's director, Max Eberl,

Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash in Stuttgart on Friday is the first stop in a season-defining fortnight for Vincent Kompany's team. Last season, Stuttgart beat Bayern 3-1 at home on their way to pipping the German giants into second spot.