By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp
ANKARA (AA) - Bayern Munich defended their top spot in the German Bundesliga by beating Stuttgart 2-1 on Saturday.
Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt's first goal gave Bavarians the lead in the 39th minute in the match at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Stuttgart.
Cameroonian forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting made it 2-0 for Bayern Munich in the 62nd minute.
Juan Josa Perea of Colombia pulled back a late goal for Stuttgart, but the game ended 2-1.
Bayern have 49 points, and are ahead of Borussia Dortmund on goal difference.