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VfB Stuttgart draws Atlético Madrid in Champions League match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:34 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

VfB Stuttgart draws Atlético Madrid in Champions League match

Summary

VfB Stuttgart faced Atlético Madrid in a Champions League match on Tuesday, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Stuttgart took a lead through Jamie Leweling's goal in the 36th minute, but Julián Álvarez equalized shortly after halftime. Stuttgart played with a man advantage for the last half hour after Morten Hjulmand's red card to Atlético but could not secure a victory despite their attacking efforts. The team hopes to use the confidence gained from this performance to improve their Bundesliga standing, which has seen them gather just six points from the first six matches of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Stuttgart scored first but drew with Atlético Madrid 1-1.
•Leweling netted his first goal since March in the first half.
•Stuttgart maintained pressure despite finishing the match with a man advantage.
•The performance is seen as a potential turning point for Stuttgart's Bundesliga campaign.
•Stuttgart currently has six points from their first six Bundesliga matches.

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VfB Stuttgart players and officials believe that Tuesday evening’s impressive Champions League performance against Atlético Madrid can serve as a turning point in their disappointing start to the B...
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