VfB Stuttgart misses Champions League victory against Sparta Prague: 1: 1!

VfB Stuttgart misses Champions League victory against Sparta Prague: 1: 1!

In an exciting football game that took place on Tuesday evening in Stuttgart, VfB Stuttgart ended a home game in the Champions League against the Czech champion Sparta Prague 1-1. This match was of particular importance for the Swabians because it was the first Champions League home game for VfB in over 14 years. Many fans had hoped to give the backing in the premiere in the premier class.

Already in the seventh minute, Enzo Millot Stuttgart gave the lead, which had the audience cheered in the sold -out arena. Millot, who was already able to shine at the Bundesliga game against Borussia Dortmund, used a precise flank from Maximilian Mittelstädt to set up the header and achieve it 1-0. But despite this early tour, the guests dominated the first half. Finally, in the 32nd minute, Kaan Kairinen succeeded in the deserved equalizer with a spectacular free kick to the right upper corner.

exciting phase and some opportunities

The first half offered the audience a lively game, with Sparta Prague more of the game and showing more offensive. Stuttgart had difficulty bringing their dynamics to the square, which the team usually makes so strong. In addition, Sparta was also unlucky: Martin Vikik only hit the post in the 13th minute and Veljko Birmancevic only targeted the latte with a header in the 39th minute.

with a 1-1 break in the half -time break, but the Stuttgart players came out of the cabin with new enthusiasm. VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß treated himself to some tactical changes and brought Chris Leadership into play for Ermedin Demirovic. From then on, the hosts pushed for victory and in the 55th minute it almost rang for Sparta again when Birmancevic failed free-standing to VfB keeper Alexander Nübel. Nübel kept his team in the game and prevented the deficit.

The pressure on Sparta's defensive increased massively during the second half. Stuttgart took control and set the guests clearly in their own half. Despite the high possession of the ball and the offensive efforts, the team did not manage to play a clear chance of scoring, which was ultimately due to the well -organized defense of the Czechs.

The game finally ended with a draw, and the VfB players left the field without the hoped-for victory. This division of points follows the earlier defeat against Real Madrid, which means that Stuttgart still has only one point in the new Champions League phase after two match days. In the ranks there was a mix of disappointment and relief among the approximately 60,000 spectators. The goal of the season, the move into the knockout round, is difficult by this disappointing performance.

The return to the premier class was expected with great anticipation, a banner in the fan curve was "back in Europe". Despite the unfortunate outcome of the game, the hope for better results in the upcoming games remains unbroken, and the fans will continue to support the team. VfB Stuttgart will soon get the next opportunity to collect further points in European competition.

For a detailed view of the game as well as the background to the team constellation and the player performance, see the report on www.radiobonn.de .