Stuttgart Faces Uphill Battle After Europa League First Leg Defeat
Europa League
Stuttgart Falls to Porto in Home Leg
VfB Stuttgart’s home advantage proved insufficient as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against FC Porto. Terem Moffi opened the scoring for the Portuguese side in the 21st minute, followed by Rodrigo Mora extending the lead in the 27th minute.
Stuttgart managed to pull one back through Deniz Undav in the 40th minute, igniting hopes of a comeback. Still, a potential equalizer from Angelo Stiller in the 73rd minute was ruled out for offside.
Sowohl beim 1:0 nach 21 Minuten als auch beim zweiten Porto-Treffer sechs Minuten später stehen einfache Stuttgarter Ballverluste an deren Ursprung.blick.ch
Match Details
- Score: VfB Stuttgart 1 – 2 FC Porto
- Date: March 12, 2026
- Venue: MHP Arena, Stuttgart
- Stuttgart Goalscorer: Deniz Undav (40’)
- Porto Goalscorers: Terem Moffi (21’), Rodrigo Mora (27’)
Key Stats
Stuttgart enjoyed 60% of the possession, but Porto proved more clinical with their chances. Stuttgart had 7 shots on goal to Porto’s 6, with 14 shot attempts each.
What’s Next?
Stuttgart will demand to overcome the deficit in the second leg to keep their Europa League hopes alive. The return fixture will be a challenging test for the German side.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the date of the second leg? The date of the second leg has not been announced yet.
- Where will the second leg be played? The second leg will be played in Porto.
- Who scored for Stuttgart? Deniz Undav scored for Stuttgart.
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