VfB Stuttgart vs. Feyenoord: UEFA Europa League Live and Team News
VfB Stuttgart aims to recover from consecutive UEFA Europa League defeats against Basel and Fenerbahçe as they host Feyenoord, managed by Robin van Persie, on Thursday with a 9 pm CET kick-off.
Stuttgart's Europa League Campaign So Far
- Started with a 2-1 home victory over Celta Vigo.
- Lost 2-0 in Basel; Ermedin Demirović missed a penalty while sidelined with a foot injury.
- Defeated 1-0 in Istanbul by Fenerbahçe due to a decisive penalty scored by Kerem Aktürkoğlu.
- Currently hold 3 points from 3 matches, ranking 29th out of 36 teams.
Feyenoord's Performance and Standing
- Ranked four places above Stuttgart, with one more goal scored.
- Secured their first win recently, beating Panathinaikos 3-1 at home.
- Earlier defeats came against Braga (1-0) away and Aston Villa (2-0) at home.
- Eliminated from Champions League qualifying by Fenerbahçe, 6-3 on aggregate in the third round.
Context of German Teams in UEFA Competitions
Seven Bundesliga teams are active this season across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
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While Der Klassiker is often viewed as Germany's biggest fixture, there are several other intense match-ups this season.
Author’s summary
VfB Stuttgart looks to rebound in the Europa League as both they and Feyenoord strive to improve their standings amidst competitive European campaigns.