Bundesliga Player Ratings: Stuttgart 0-1 Borussia Dortmund - Maximilian Beier Goal Secures Dortmund's Perfect Start

Borussia Dortmund aimed to keep their perfect season record intact with a challenging away match against Stuttgart. Stuttgart, meanwhile, has experienced a mixed season so far.

The first half offered few clear-cut chances for either team. Dortmund controlled possession more and entered Stuttgart's penalty area more frequently but failed to convert these opportunities. Stuttgart's best moments came from Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirovic, both of whom were denied by Gregor Kobel.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Around the 60-minute mark, Dortmund's substitutions, including Jobe Bellingham and a returning Konstantinos Karetsas, shifted the game in their favor.

At the 70th minute, Karetsas registered Dortmund's first shot on target. Shortly after, Jobe Bellingham delivered a low cross that Maximilian Beier turned in, giving Dortmund the lead.

Fellow substitute Fabio Silva had a good opportunity to extend Dortmund's lead. However, Stuttgart eventually gained momentum, pushing for an equalizer that never materialized. Their attacking efforts proved largely ineffective.

Neither team performed at their peak. Dortmund's ability to secure the three points highlighted a professional performance. This victory keeps Dortmund's perfect record intact, making them the league's sole remaining team with a flawless record. They now lead the table by two points over Bayern Munich.

Stuttgart:

Fabian Bredlow (5), Finn Jeltsch (4), Jeff Chabot (5), Maximilian Mittelstädt (5), Josha Vagnoman (5), Grischa Prömel (5), Angelo Stiller (5), Chris Führich (5), Bilal El Khannouss (5), Deniz Undav (4), Ermedin Demirovic (4)

Others: Jamie Leweling (5), Dzenan Pejcinovic (5), Nikolas Nartey (-), Leo Sauer (-)

Borussia Dortmund:

Gregor Kobel (6), Joane Gadou (5), Waldemar Anton (5), Nico Schlotterbeck (6), Julian Ryerson (5), Joey Veerman (5), Felix Nmecha (6), Daniel Svensson (5), Maximilian Beier (7), Ethan Nwaneri (5), Serhou Guirassy (5)

Others: Jobe Bellingham (6), Konstantinos Karetsas (6), Fabio Silva (5), Marcel Sabitzer (-), Ramy Bensebaini (-)

GGFN Man of the Match: Maximilian Beier (7)

After being overlooked for Germany's squad, Maximilian Beier responded with the winning goal. Although he has been playing as a left wing-back this season, he operated behind Serhou Guirassy today, showing activity on the left flank and registering the most touches in the box (10, according to FotMob).

With Karetsas's return and Silva's current form, Beier might be redeployed to the left wing-back position.