Match report
VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Praha Draw Evenly in UEFA Champions League
VfB Stuttgart
1–1
FT
Sparta Praha
Oct 1, 2024
VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Praha played to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their UEFA Champions League match. Early goals from Éric Millot (7') for VfB Stuttgart and Kari Kairinen (32') for Sparta Praha set the tone for an intense contest, with both teams displaying grit and determination.
Key Facts
- • VfB Stuttgart scored first through Éric Millot in the 7th minute.
- • Sparta Praha equalized via Kari Kairinen at the 32nd minute mark.
- • Pascal Stenzel received a yellow card for VfB Stuttgart in the 12th minute.
- • Kari Kairinen of Sparta Praha was also cautioned with a yellow card in the 77th minute.
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 A. Nübel (G)
- 15 P. Stenzel (D)
- 29 A. Rouault (D)
- 24 J. Chabot (D)
- 7 M. Mittelstädt (D)
- 16 A. Karazor (M)
- 6 A. Stiller (M)
- 8 E. Millot (M)
- 26 D. Undav (M)
- 18 J. Leweling (M)
- 9 E. Demirović (F)
Substitutes
- 45 A. Chase
- 27 C. Führich
- 10 E. Touré
- 32 F. Rieder
- 5 Y. Keitel
- 1 F. Bredlow
- 13 F. Krätzig
- 40 L. Raimund
- 41 D. Seimen
- 31 C. Olivier
Sparta Praha
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 P. Vindahl (G)
- 41 M. Vitík (D)
- 27 F. Panák (D)
- 30 J. Zelený (D)
- 17 Á. Preciado (M)
- 6 K. Kairinen (M)
- 20 Q. Laçi (M)
- 32 M. Ryneš (M)
- 14 V. Birmančević (F)
- 10 A. Rrahmani (F)
- 22 L. Haraslín (F)
Substitutes
- 7 V. Olatunji
- 18 L. Sadílek
- 29 E. Krasniqi
- 8 D. Pavelka
- 25 A. Sørensen
- 11 I. Tuci
- 4 M. Solbakken
- 21 J. Pešek
- 5 M. Ross
- 13 K. Daněk
- 28 T. Wiesner
- 24 V. Vorel
Timeline
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7' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalE. Millot · Assist: Maximilian Mittelstädt
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12' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardPascal Stenzel
Foul
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32' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalK. Kairinen
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62' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1Off: Pascal Stenzel · On: A. Chase
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62' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2Off: Ermedin Demirović · On: C. Fuhrich
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70' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Rrahmani · On: V. Olatunji
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70' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 2Off: Qazim Laci · On: Lukáš Sadílek
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76' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Karazor · On: E. Touré
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77' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow CardK. Kairinen
Foul
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82' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Haraslín · On: E. Krasniqi
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84' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Leweling · On: F. Rieder
Match Stats
| Stat | VfB Stuttgart | Sparta Praha |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 62% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 14 |
| Corners | 10 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 681 | 213 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 3 |
| xG | 1.71 | 1.00 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 77% | 23% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 603 | 131 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Éric Millot's early goal gave VfB Stuttgart an immediate boost but was quickly countered by Kari Kairinen's equalizer.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions on both sides aimed to shift momentum, with key changes including A. Chase and C. Fuhrich coming in for VfB Stuttgart.