High-quality Champions Leage clash ends in draw

Match summary

VfB made a lively start, pushing Atleti deep into their own half, and had two clear chances inside the first 60 seconds. After a pass from Deniz Undav, Bilal El Khannouss was denied by Jan Oblak, who also foiled a dangerous long-range effort from Josha Vagnoman from the resulting corner.

The Slovenian goalkeeper was called into action again in the 11^th minute, saving Angelo Stiller’s shot from the edge of the box.

Deadlock broken by Leweling

Stuttgart continued to dominate and took a deserved lead in the 36^th minute through Jamie Leweling’s long-range strike into the corner.

The visitors then had their first opportunity in the 42^nd minute with a header from David Hancko, but Dennis Seimen, on his Champions League debut, saved it comfortably to keep the score at 1-0 going into half-time.

Alvarez equalises

With less than two minutes gone in the second period, Ademola Lookman set up Julian Alvarez with a ball into the penalty area and the Atleti striker took his chance to make it 1-1.

Hjulmand sent off

The Spanish side were growing into the game and Seimen had to react well to stop Pablo Barrios giving them the lead on the hour mark. Their momentum was halted, however, when midfielder Morten Hjulmand was shown a red card three minutes later for a dangerous foul on Angelo Stiller.

Chance for Chabot

With a man advantage, Sebastian Hoeneß’ side regained control of the game and came closest to a winner in the 81^st minute when Jeff Chabot headed just wide from a corner, but the match would ultimately finish 1-1.

Goals

36^th minute – 1-0: Leweling puts VfB in front with a low shot from the edge of the box which nestles in the left corner.

47^th minute – 1-1: Alvarez fires into the Stuttgart net from 10 metres from Lookman’s delivery.