ANKARA

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.