VfB Stuttgart before the showdown: Can they beat Switzerland?

VfB Stuttgart before the showdown: Can they beat Switzerland?

On December 11, 2024, an exciting Champions League duel between VfB Stuttgart and Young Boys Bern will take place in the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. The game starts at 9 p.m. and will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN, although there is no free TV stream available, as is the case Augsburger Allgemeine reported. Stuttgart is the clear favorite as the German team's squad is worth around 313 million euros, far more than that of the Bernese team, whose value is 65.5 million euros. These massive differences raise questions about the competitiveness of the Swiss team.

A club in crisis

The Young Boys Bern come to Stuttgart as reigning Swiss champions, but are currently struggling with a sporting identity crisis that affects the entire Swiss football. According to the Stuttgart News Coach Joël Magnin's team is anything but competitive, especially after they were considered secret favorites at the European Championships after a promising start in the round of 16 against Italy. However, the team was able to play successfully in the last five games, including three wins, one draw and only one defeat. Whether they can survive against VfB Stuttgart remains to be seen, but the signs are not good given the current form and challenges of Swiss football.