By Adegboyega Adeleye

European giants Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 victory at Stuttgart, claiming a valuable three points in the title race.

The Bavarians took the lead in the 39th minute when defender Matthjis de Ligt fired a low strike from distance before Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting– who signed a one-year contract extension yesterday, increased the lead in the 62nd minute after receiving a fine work from Jamal Musiala and Thomas Muller.

Juan Jose Perea pulled a goal back for Stuttgart two minutes before the end of the game as Bayern Munich held on and took all three points at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

The win sends Julen Nagelsmann’s side back to the summit of the Bundesliga table, ahead of arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund on goal difference with 23 games played by each side.

Dortmund beat RB Leipzig 2-1 on Friday to overtake Bayern Munich with a three points lead on top but a win against Stuttgart now sends the German champions back to the summit.