VfB Stuttgart vs. Feyenoord: UEFA Europa League LIVE and Team News
VfB Stuttgart aim to recover from recent UEFA Europa League setbacks when they host Robin van Persie’s Feyenoord on Thursday at 9pm CET. The German team seeks redemption after consecutive defeats against Basel and Fenerbahçe.
Stuttgart’s European Journey
Stuttgart started their campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Celta Vigo. However, momentum stalled in Basel with a 2-0 loss after Ermedin Demirović, currently sidelined by a foot injury, missed a penalty that could have leveled the score.
Two weeks later in Istanbul, a penalty once again decided the outcome. Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored the only goal for Fenerbahçe, leaving Stuttgart with three points from their first three games and in 29th place out of 36 teams.
Feyenoord’s Recent Form
Feyenoord currently sit four places above Stuttgart, thanks to one additional goal scored. Van Persie’s squad earned their first group stage win by defeating Panathinaikos 3-1 at home. Prior to that, losses to Braga (1-0) and Aston Villa (2-0) had slowed their progress.
Earlier in the season, Feyenoord missed out on the UEFA Champions League group stage after a 6-3 aggregate defeat to Fenerbahçe in the third qualifying round.
German Clubs on the European Stage
Seven Bundesliga teams participate across this season’s UEFA tournaments – the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League – reflecting Germany’s strong presence in continental football.
“Think Der Klassiker is the only big fixture in Germany? Think again – there are several intense match-ups across the country.”
Author’s Summary
Stuttgart strive to rebound in the Europa League as Feyenoord seek to build momentum, both teams chasing vital points in a tightly contested group.