Deniz Undav discusses expectations after scoring for Stuttgart in Champions League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart acknowledged the heightened expectations following his previous season's performance as he scored the opening goal in a 3-0 Champions League victory against Slovan Bratislava on October 15, 2026. Undav noted the pressure to score consistently, stating he understands why people expect more from him. Despite the expectations, he emphasized the team's collective success is his priority. Stuttgart currently ranks fourth in the Champions League standings, sharing six points with leaders Paris Saint-Germain but trailing on goal difference. Undav's goal marks his first of the season, building on a previous record of 25 goals last term.
- •Deniz Undav scored his first goal of the season for Stuttgart.
- •Stuttgart won 3-0 against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.
- •The team is tied on points with PSG but behind on goal difference.
- •Undav highlighted the positive focus on team success over personal scoring.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Undav says he's aware of increased expectations placed on him
"VfB Stuttgart Deniz Undav said that he's aware of the increased expectations placed on him and doesn't feel like he's been judged unfairly. "I realize that when you perform the way I did last season with the World Cup, people hold me to a higher standard.
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