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Bilal El Khannouss scores as Stuttgart defeats 1. FC Köln

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Bilal El Khannouss scores as Stuttgart defeats 1. FC Köln

Summary

VfB Stuttgart secured a 4-1 victory over 1. FC Köln in Friday’s Bundesliga fixture. Bilal El Khannouss opened the scoring for the hosts in the 39th minute after a solo run and contributed to the second goal, which was finished by Grischa Prömel on the hour mark. Sebastian Hoeneß fielded El Khannouss in place of the injured Tiago Tomás, marking a return to form for the midfielder following a period of inconsistent playing time. The result serves as a response to Stuttgart's opening-day defeat to Bayern Munich. El Khannouss was substituted in the 77th minute after recording a goal and an assist. Following his performances for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder remains a subject of transfer interest from various Premier League clubs.

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•VfB Stuttgart defeated 1. FC Köln 4-1 in their first home match of the season.
•Bilal El Khannouss scored the opening goal and assisted the second.
•The match was a rebound for Stuttgart following a 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.
•El Khannouss was withdrawn in the 77th minute after a high-impact performance.
•Premier League clubs including Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have monitored the midfielder.

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12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Sebastian Hoeneß praises superb Bilal El Khannouss display after Stuttgart crush Cologne

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Bilal El Khannouss entered VfB Stuttgart’s first home fixture of the new Bundesliga campaign with plenty to prove following an eventful eight months. The Moroccan international responded by producin...
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