UEFA Europa League Gameweek 5
GO Ahead Eagles 0 - 4 FT VfB Stuttgart
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Leweling (D. Undav) 20'
J. Leweling (A. Stiller) 35'
37' Dean James
HT
46' ↓ Y. Salah Rahmouni ↑E. Linthorst
46' ↓ K. Goudmijn ↑O. Sivertsen
B. El Khannouss (D. Undav) 59'
59' ↓ J. Dirksen ↑G. van Zwam
↓ B. El Khannouss ↑C. Fuhrich 68'
↓ R. Hendriks ↑L. Jaquez 68'
71' ↓ C. Twigt ↑V. Edvardsen
Angelo Stiller 74'
Deniz Undav 75'
↓ A. Stiller ↑N. Nartey 79'
↓ D. Undav ↑B. Bouanani 79'
81' ↓ M. Suray ↑A. Adelgaard
83' Aske Adelgaard
↓ J. Leweling ↑L. Jovanovic 88'
Jeff Chabot 90'
B. Bouanani (L. Assignon) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
GO Ahead Eagles
Goalkeepers
Jari De Busser 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mats Deijl 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Julius Dirksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
59
Entry
Joris Kramer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean James 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Melle Meulensteen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassir Rahmouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kenzo Goudmijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Calvin Twigt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Mathis Suray
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Milan Smit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Luca Plogmann 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sven Jansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nando Verdoni
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giovanni van Zwam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aske Adelgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakob Breum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evert Linthorst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oskar Sivertsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Pettersson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Edvardsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Finn Stokkers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Alexander Nübel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Finn Jeltsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Chabot
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ramon Hendriks
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Lorenz Assignon 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Atakan Karazor
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Angelo Stiller 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Maximilian Mittelstädt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Bilal El Khannouss 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jamie Leweling 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
8.9
Rating
Deniz Undav
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Fabian Bredlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Hellstern
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josha Vagnoman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Jaquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Führich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Nartey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José María Andrés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Badredine Bouanani 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Lazar Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
GO Ahead Eagles
VfB Stuttgart
GO Ahead Eagles
VfB Stuttgart
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stuttgart's Swabian Siege Silences De Adelaarshorst
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A ruthless attacking masterclass from the visitors turned a European night in the Netherlands into a stunning, one-sided procession.
The Swabian Siege Begins
VfB Stuttgart dominated possession right from the opening whistle, instantly suffocating GO Ahead Eagles in their own half. The Swabians launched an immediate attacking siege, dictating the tempo and carving through the Dutch defence with clinical precision. Off the chart Intensity defined these opening exchanges under the lights at De Adelaarshorst, and it took just 20 minutes for the suffocating pressure to finally tell. J. Leweling broke the deadlock, finishing a slick team move beautifully orchestrated by D. Undav. Before the overwhelmed hosts could even catch their breath or regroup, Leweling struck again on the 35-minute mark. This time, he latched onto a defense-splitting ball from A. Stiller, firmly silencing the home crowd. The 2-0 early advantage felt entirely insurmountable given the sheer gulf in class on display.
Overwhelming the Midfield
The fragile Balance of the tie completely evaporated immediately after the interval. While Melle Meulensteen worked tirelessly in the midfield engine room to disrupt the visitors' slick passing rhythm, the sheer volume of German pressure was simply overwhelming. Stuttgart ruthlessly pinned the hosts deep, registering 20 total shots and effectively turning the penalty area into a relentless shooting gallery. The decisive blow arrived in the 59th minute when B. El Khannouss capitalised on yet another brilliant Undav assist to put the game completely to bed. The Dutch side struggled to mount any meaningful response, managing mere scraps of possession while the Bundesliga outfit played with complete freedom, stringing together 550 passes at an 87 percent completion rate.
Cruising to European Glory
With the emphatic result effectively secured, Stuttgart flexed their impressive squad depth to add a final, punishing flourish to the evening. A high Stakes European away day transformed into a developmental exercise as substitute B. Bouanani joined the attacking party, scoring a superb goal in the 90th minute after being neatly teed up by L. Assignon. The commanding 4-0 away victory massively solidifies Stuttgart's position in the lucrative playoff spots, sitting comfortably in 11th and looking formidable in this League Stage. For the Eagles, languishing miserably in 28th with just seven points, this European night served as a harsh reality check. They simply had no tactical answer for the sheer quality and relentless attacking tempo brought by the travelling Germans.
Key Questions
What made Jamie Leweling the Man of the Match?
He netted a clinical first-half brace, terrorising the defence and setting the tone for Stuttgart's dominant victory.
How did substitute Jamie Leweling change the game?
While he actually started the match, Leweling completely dismantled the opposition early on, rendering the rest of the game a formality.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Mismatch at De Adelaarshorst
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Stuttgart's top-eight ambitions should easily overpower a floundering GO Ahead Eagles side desperate for a European lifeline.
The Setup
GO Ahead Eagles are sinking fast in the Europa League. Sitting 28th and currently enduring a four-match losing streak, their Form is alarming. They have only managed one home win in four attempts, leaving them scrambling just to reach the playoff line. Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart arrive full of confidence. A dominant run of results has them sitting 11th, well within striking distance of the automatic top-eight qualification spots. A low Stakes rating reflects the rather one-sided nature of this clash. The competitive Balance heavily favours the German visitors, who boast superior momentum and enough Stars to dismantle the hosts.
Key Battle
The home side will likely spend the evening under siege, making Jari De Busser their most crucial asset. The goalkeeper has already racked up 25 saves this campaign, and he will need a heroic performance to deny Bilal El Khannouss. The Stuttgart midfielder is orchestrating the away side's attack brilliantly and will relentlessly pick apart the defensive gaps.
Our Prediction
Stuttgart win this comfortably. Expect the visitors to control possession from the first whistle, suffocating the hosts and running out 3-0 winners to boost their crucial goal difference.