Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 4-0 in UEFA Europa League

GO Ahead Eagles

0–4

VfB Stuttgart

Nov 27, 2025

GO Ahead Eagles

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Match

Nov 27, 2025 · FT

VfB Stuttgart

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VfB Stuttgart secured their place in the UEFA Europa League group stage by defeating GO Ahead Eagles 4-0. The German side was dominant from start to finish, with J. Leweling scoring twice and B. El Khannouss and B. Bouanani adding goals later on. Despite early substitutions for GO Ahead Eagles, they struggled to mount a challenge against the well-organized Stuttgart team.

Key Facts

• Final Score: GO Ahead Eagles 0–4 VfB Stuttgart
• J. Leweling scored twice (20', 35') for VfB Stuttgart
• D. Undav provided two assists
• GO Ahead Eagles made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Y. Salah Rahmouni and C. Twigt
• B. Bouanani sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

22 J. De Busser (G)
2 M. Deijl (D)
26 J. Dirksen (D)
4 J. Kramer (D)
5 D. James (D)
21 M. Meulensteen (M)
34 Y. Salah Rahmouni (M)
24 K. Goudmijn (M)
6 C. Twigt (M)
17 M. Suray (M)
9 M. Smit (F)

Substitutes

1 L. Plogmann
30 S. Jansen
33 N. Verdoni
7 J. Breum
8 E. Linthorst
11 O. Sivertsen
14 O. Pettersson
16 V. Edvardsen
25 G. van Zwam
27 F. Stokkers
29 A. Adelgaard

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

33 A. Nubel (G)
29 F. Jeltsch (D)
24 J. Chabot (D)
3 R. Hendriks (D)
22 L. Assignon (M)
16 A. Karazor (M)
6 A. Stiller (M)
7 M. Mittelstadt (M)
11 B. El Khannouss (F)
18 J. Leweling (F)
26 D. Undav (F)

Substitutes

1 F. Bredlow
44 F. Hellstern
4 J. Vagnoman
10 C. Fuhrich
14 L. Jaquez
27 B. Bouanani
28 N. Nartey
30 C. Andres
45 L. Jovanovic

Timeline

20' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

J. Leweling · Assist: D. Undav
35' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

J. Leweling · Assist: A. Stiller
37' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card

D. James

Foul
46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1

Off: Y. Salah Rahmouni · On: E. Linthorst
46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2

Off: K. Goudmijn · On: O. Sivertsen
59' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Dirksen · On: G. van Zwam
59' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

B. El Khannouss · Assist: D. Undav
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1

Off: B. El Khannouss · On: C. Fuhrich
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2

Off: R. Hendriks · On: L. Jaquez
71' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Twigt · On: V. Edvardsen
74' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

A. Stiller

Argument
75' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

D. Undav

Argument
79' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Undav · On: B. Bouanani
79' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Stiller · On: N. Nartey
81' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Suray · On: A. Adelgaard
83' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card

A. Adelgaard

Foul
85' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

B. Bouanani

Foul
88' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Leweling · On: L. Jovanovic
90' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

Jeff Chabot

Argument
90' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

B. Bouanani · Assist: Lorenz Assignon

Match Stats

Stat	GO Ahead Eagles	VfB Stuttgart
Fouls	9	6
Pass Accuracy	76%	87%
Offsides	3	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	6	20
Corners	2	5
Total Passes	356	550
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	1	6
Shots on Target	2	9
xG	0.20	2.34
Shots off Target	3	5
Possession	39%	61%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	272	479
Shots Inside Box	2	15
Saves	5	2
Shots Outside Box	4	5

Key Match Notes

▸ J. Leweling's early goals (20' & 35') set VfB Stuttgart on course for victory, breaking GO Ahead Eagles' morale and momentum.
▸ Despite facing a numerical disadvantage following multiple yellow cards, VfB Stuttgart maintained their composure and added two more goals through B. El Khannouss and B. Bouanani.