Match report
VfB Stuttgart Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 4-0 in UEFA Europa League
GO Ahead Eagles
0–4
FT
VfB Stuttgart
Nov 27, 2025
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
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20' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalJ. Leweling · Assist: D. Undav -
35' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalJ. Leweling · Assist: A. Stiller -
37' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow CardD. JamesFoul
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46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Salah Rahmouni · On: E. Linthorst -
46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Goudmijn · On: O. Sivertsen -
59' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Dirksen · On: G. van Zwam -
59' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalB. El Khannouss · Assist: D. Undav -
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1Off: B. El Khannouss · On: C. Fuhrich -
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Hendriks · On: L. Jaquez -
71' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Twigt · On: V. Edvardsen -
74' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardA. StillerArgument
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75' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardD. UndavArgument
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79' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Undav · On: B. Bouanani -
79' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Stiller · On: N. Nartey -
81' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Suray · On: A. Adelgaard -
83' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow CardA. AdelgaardFoul
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85' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardB. BouananiFoul
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88' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Leweling · On: L. Jovanovic -
90' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardJeff ChabotArgument
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90' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalB. 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.