VfB Stuttgart beat Slovan Bratislava 3-0 in the Champions League league phase.

The UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter took place on 14 October 2026 at the Národny Futbalovy Stadión in Bratislava. Stuttgart arrived as the away side and quickly asserted their intent against the home team, Slovan Bratislava.

How it unfolded

The match opened with Stuttgart’s midfielder Ramon Hendriks receiving a yellow card in the 12th minute for a bad foul, setting a physical tone early on. Six minutes later, Bilal El Khannouss was also booked for a similar infringement, adding to Stuttgart’s disciplinary tally.

Stuttgart’s attacking threat materialised in the 29th minute when Deniz Undav struck from the left side of the box with his left foot, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. The goal was created by a fast break and an assist from Angelo Stiller, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

The home side’s misfortune continued in the 64th minute when defender Sandro Cruz inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net, doubling Stuttgart’s advantage to 2-0.

Stuttgart’s discipline remained a factor as Josha Vagnoman was shown a yellow card in the 77th minute for a bad foul. Slovan Bratislava’s Peter Pokorny received a booking in the 85th minute, also for a bad foul, bringing the total bookings to four.

The final blow came in stoppage time. In the 90th minute Ermedin Demirovic headed home from the left side of the six-yard box, finishing a cross delivered by Lorenz Assignon. The goal sealed a 3-0 win for Stuttgart.

Standout performers

  • Deniz Undav (Stuttgart) – Scored the opening goal in the 29th minute, demonstrating composure and clinical finishing.
  • Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart) – Provided the decisive assist for Undav’s strike, showcasing his vision on the fast break.
  • Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart) – Added the third goal with a headed finish in the 90th minute, capitalising on Lorenz Assignon’s cross.
  • Lorenz Assignon (Stuttgart) – Delivered the cross that led to Demirovic’s late winner, contributing an important assist.

Match facts

  • Final score: Slovan Bratislava 0-3 VfB Stuttgart
  • Scorers: Deniz Undav (29'), own-goal Sandro Cruz (64'), Ermedin Demirovic (90')
  • Assists: Angelo Stiller (Undav), Lorenz Assignon (Demirovic)
  • Bookings:
    • Ramon Hendriks (Stuttgart) – 12'
    • Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart) – 26'
    • Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) – 77'
    • Peter Pokorny (Slovan Bratislava) – 85'
  • Venue: Národny Futbalovy Stadión, Bratislava

What it means

The 3-0 win gives VfB Stuttgart three points from the league-phase match, reinforcing their position in the competition, while Slovan Bratislava return home without points after a comprehensive defeat.