On October 1, VfB Stuttgart hosted Sparta Prague in a thrilling Champions League encounter at the MHPArena. The match concluded with a 1:1 draw, leaving both teams with shared points after an intense 90 minutes.
Stuttgart took the lead early in the match with a header from Enzo Millot in the 7th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed cross. However, the visitors responded effectively, with Kaan Kairinen equalizing from a free kick in the 32nd minute, perfectly curling the ball into the top corner.
Despite Stuttgart's aggressive approach in the second half, they failed to convert their pressure into goals, and the match ended in a stalemate. This result means that Stuttgart is still searching for their first victory in this season's Champions League.
Before this match, Stuttgart had faced a challenging period, including a recent 2:2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg, marred by a controversial red card for captain Atakan Karazor. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague came into this match off a disappointing 2:3 loss to Sigma Olomouc in the domestic league but had previously secured a notable 3:0 victory over RB Salzburg in their Champions League opener.
The next Champions League fixture for VfB Stuttgart is scheduled for October 22, where they will face Juventus in Turin.