UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Slovan Bratislava 0 - 3 FT VfB Stuttgart
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
โก Intensity
75
โ๏ธ Balance
20
๐ Stakes
3
๐ฒ Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
โก Intensity
22
โ๏ธ Balance
31
๐ Stakes
11
๐ฒ Upset
60
Diakitรฉ struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ramon Hendriks 12'
Deniz Undav (Angelo Stiller) 29'
HT
Sandro Cruz 64'
โ Dลพenan Pejฤinoviฤ โJamie Leweling 71'
โ Chris Fรผhrich โLeo Sauer 71'
75' โ Sandro Cruz โKevin Wimmer
75' โ Cristian Martรญnez โartur gajdos
Josha Vagnoman 77'
โ Angelo Stiller โAtakan Karazor 80'
โ Bilal El Khannouss โErmedin Demiroviฤ 81'
81' โ TigranยทBarseghyan โRoman Cerepkai
81' โ Suleiman Camara โNino Marcelli
81' โ Andraลพ ล porar โAlasana Yirajang
85' PeterยทPokorny
โ Josha Vagnoman โLorenz Assignon 86'
Ermedin Demiroviฤ (Lorenz Assignon) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Slovan Bratislava
Goalkeepers
Dominik Takรกฤ 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Cรฉsar Blackman 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Kenan Bajriฤ 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Svetozar Markoviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandro Cruz 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.0
Rating
Midfielders
Alen Mustafic 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Peter Pokornรฝ
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Tigran Barseghyan
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Cristian Jesรบs Martรญnez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Suleiman Camara
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Andraลพ ล porar
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Aleksandar Popovic 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuel Kozlovsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sahmkou Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artur Gajdoลก
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rash Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danylo Ignatenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nino Marcelli 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daiki Matsuoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexej Maros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alasana Yirajang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roman ฤerepkai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfB Stuttgart
Goalkeepers
Fabian Bredlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josha Vagnoman
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Finn Jeltsch 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
77
Passes
5
Duels
Julian Chabot
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
96
Passes
8
Duels
Ramon Hendriks 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Grischa Prรถmel
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
78
Passes
7
Duels
Angelo Stiller
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
96
Passes
5
Duels
Bilal El Khannouss
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
49
Passes
11
Duels
Deniz Undav
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Chris Fรผhrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Dลพenan Pejฤinoviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Dennis Seimen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marius Funk
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Spalt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Jaquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenz Assignon 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Atakan Karazor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Leweling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ermedin Demiroviฤ 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.4
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | Slovan Bratislava | 1 - 3 | VfB Stuttgart | UEFA Champions League | ล tadiรณn Tehelnรฉ pole |
01/21/2025
Slovan Bratislava Win
VfB Stuttgart Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Slovan Bratislava
VfB Stuttgart
Slovan Bratislava
VfB Stuttgart
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Swabian Masterclass Silences Tehelne Pole
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A ruthless display of Swabian efficiency crushed any hopes of a Slovakian fairy tale, cementing Stuttgart's European ambitions.
Early Swabian Stranglehold
VfB Stuttgart arrived at Tehelne Pole Stadion with clear intent, immediately turning the pitch into their own tactical playground. They dominated possession from the opening whistle, eventually holding 64% of the ball and pushing Slovan Bratislava deep into their own defensive third. A high Intensity rating defined these early exchanges as the visitors suffocated the Slovak champions with relentless pressure. The breakthrough felt inevitable and arrived in the 29th minute. Angelo Stiller carved open the rearguard with a brilliant, precise pass, perfectly picking out Deniz Undav. The German striker made no mistake, burying the chance to establish an early lead and setting the tone for a thoroughly one-sided opening act.
The Unlucky Deflection
The home side desperately needed a route back into the contest after the break. They managed 15 shots throughout the night, but a dismal return of just one on target highlighted a massive lack of cutting edge in the final third. Any lingering Upset hopes evaporated completely in the 64th minute. A cruel twist of fate saw Sandro Cruz turn the ball into his own net, doubling the deficit in devastating fashion. From there, the Balance of power shifted entirely to the Bundesliga outfit. Stuttgart expertly managed the game state, slowing the tempo when necessary, while defensive anchor J. Chabot neutralized every hopeful long ball Slovan threw forward in desperation.
Super-Sub Finale
With the result largely secure, the visitors decided to twist the knife late on. The Stakes in this modern Champions League league stage format demand a healthy goal difference, and Stuttgartโs bench delivered the final blow. Substitute Lorenz Assignon made an instant impact after coming on, setting up fellow late arrival Ermedin Demiroviฤ in the 90th minute to cap off a flawless 3-0 victory. This commanding, clinical away performance propels the Swabians up the table and firmly into the playoff conversation. Meanwhile, Slovan remain rooted to the bottom of the standings with a woeful goal difference, facing an incredibly steep uphill battle to salvage anything from their European campaign.
Key Questions
How did substitute D. Undav change the game?
D. Undav actually started the match, marking his crucial impact early by scoring the opening goal in the 29th minute to break the deadlock.
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.
Stuttgart Eye Top-Eight Status Against Struggling Slovan
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A heavily one-sided Champions League clash awaits in Bratislava as dominant Stuttgart face a Slovan side desperately fighting to avoid early elimination.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be more contrasting heading into this October 14, 2026 fixture. VfB Stuttgart arrive sitting comfortably in 6th place, eager to consolidate a top-eight spot for direct qualification. Their Form is commanding following a solid opening victory. Conversely, Slovan Bratislava are in crisis mode. Rooted to 35th place after a devastating 6-1 defeat, the hosts are already at severe risk of missing the top-24 playoff cut. The competitive Balance leans drastically toward the visitors, with the odds suggesting a foregone conclusion. Stuttgart's Stars are shining bright, while the home side must find a miraculous defensive reset.
Key Battle
With no standout individuals hitting their stride for the hosts, this clash boils down to Slovan Bratislava's battered back line attempting to contain Stuttgart's dynamic wide areas. J. Vagnoman and M. Mittelstรคdt have been exceptional for the German outfit. If the home defence cannot plug the gaps that leaked six goals in their opener, Stuttgart's wing-backs will tear them apart.
Our Prediction
Expect a comfortable away victory. Stuttgart will dictate the tempo from the first whistle, exposing Slovan's fragile confidence. The visitors will likely score early and cruise to a multi-goal win without shifting out of second gear.