VfB Stuttgart misses victory in the European dream game against Sparta Prague!

VfB Stuttgart misses victory in the European dream game against Sparta Prague!

In the first Champions League home game, after a long time, it was reduced to win the hoped-for victory. On this exciting evening, which kept the fans in suspense, there was only a 1-1 against the Czech champion Sparta Prague. Although Stuttgart took the lead through Enzo Millot in the seventh minute, there was no desired triumph, and so the team is there after two game days of the new league season with just one lean point.

Like a large banner in the fan curve, the VfB was "back in Europe", and the royal class anthem finally echoed through the Stuttgart Arena after 5334 days. The anticipation was not only noticeable, but almost tangible, as captain Atakan Karazor confirmed. Millot, who had previously triumphed against Borussia Dortmund, put the hosts in the lead with an impressive header when he used a cross from Maximilian Mittelstädt.

unexpected tie and exciting turning points

However, the leadership did not bear the real character of the game. Until then, Sparta Prague was the more active team and tirelessly looked for opportunities. A post shot from Martin Vitik (13th) could have been compensated, only the precise accuracy was missing. It was finally Cairines who achieved the deserved equalization in the 32nd minute when he spectacularly promoted a free kick to the upper corner.

The second half offered an exciting course in which Both teams were looking for their chances. Stuttgart initially seemed to be able to exert more pressure, but trump cards did not want to show themselves on the field. Birmancevic von Sparta almost took care of the lead in the 55th minute, but failed due to VfB keeper Alexander Nübel, who was characterized in this header.

VfB intensified the pressure and coach Sebastian Hoeneß brought fresh forces into the game to score the longed -for second goal. Chris Führich came for Ermedin Demirovic and the tactic was converted to a top with national striker Deniz Undav. Despite the attempts by the Stuttgart to push back Sparta and dominate the ball, clear chances remained in short supply.

The game finally ended as the last Champions League home game of the Stuttgart against FC Barcelona did in February 2010-with a disappointing 1-1. The hopes of the players and fans gone for a redeeming victory, and now it remains to be seen how the team will learn from this experience. For more information about this event, see the current reports on www.antennemuenster.de .