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VfB Stuttgart Defeats BSC Young Boys 3-2 in Europa League Thriller

VfB Stuttgart

3–2

BSC Young Boys

Jan 29, 2026

VfB Stuttgart

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Jan 29, 2026 · FT

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VfB Stuttgart secured a dramatic 3-2 win over BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Europa League, showcasing their resilience and tactical prowess. The match began with a swift 2-goal lead for Stuttgart within the first seven minutes thanks to goals from D. Undav and Ermedin Demirović. Despite conceding two quick strikes by Young Boys' A. Gigovic and S. Lauper in the second half, Stuttgart's late goal by C. Andres ensured their victory.

Key Facts

• VfB Stuttgart 3-2 BSC Young Boys (UEFA Europa League)
• D. Undav scored twice with assists to both Ermedin Demirović and his own goal at the 6th minute.
• A. Gigovic equalized for Young Boys in the 42nd minute, assisted by G. Wuthrich.
• S. Lauper netted BSC Young Boys' second goal from an assist by E. Fernandes at the 57th minute.
• C. Andres scored the decisive third goal for Stuttgart in injury time, 90+4 minutes.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 F. Bredlow (G)
22 L. Assignon (D)
29 F. Jeltsch (D)
24 J. Chabot (D)
7 M. Mittelstadt (D)
30 C. Andres (M)
6 A. Stiller (M)
27 B. Bouanani (M)
26 D. Undav (M)
10 C. Fuhrich (M)
9 E. Demirovic (F)

Substitutes

33 A. Nubel
44 F. Hellstern
3 R. Hendriks
4 J. Vagnoman
11 B. El Khannouss
14 L. Jaquez
16 A. Karazor
18 J. Leweling
35 M. Catovic
49 L. Penna
56 Y. Spalt

BSC Young Boys

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 M. Keller (G)
17 S. Janko (D)
5 G. Wuthrich (D)
30 S. Lauper (D)
23 L. Benito (D)
37 A. Gigovic (M)
6 E. Fernandes (M)
16 C. Fassnacht (M)
10 A. Sanches (M)
77 J. Monteiro (M)
29 C. Bedia (F)

Substitutes

12 H. Lindner
40 D. Marzino
4 T. Zoukrou
7 A. Virginius
9 S. Cordova
13 D. Pech
39 D. Males
54 L. Dalipi
57 O. Mambwa
66 R. Smith

Timeline

6' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

D. Undav · Assist: Lorenz Assignon
7' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

Ermedin Demirović · Assist: D. Undav
40' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card

J. Monteiro

Foul
42' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal

A. Gigovic · Assist: G. Wuthrich
57' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal

S. Lauper · Assist: E. Fernandes
63' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1

Off: C. Bedia · On: S. Cordova
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1

Off: Jeff Chabot · On: R. Hendriks
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Undav · On: B. El Khannouss
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Stiller · On: A. Karazor
68' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Fuhrich · On: J. Leweling
78' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Monteiro · On: A. Virginius
78' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Gigovic · On: D. Pech
78' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Fassnacht · On: D. Males
88' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5

Off: Lorenz Assignon · On: J. Vagnoman
90'+4 VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card

A. Karazor

Argument
90' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal

C. Andres · Assist: J. Leweling

Match Stats

Stat	VfB Stuttgart	BSC Young Boys
Fouls	7	3
Pass Accuracy	85%	77%
Offsides	3	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	28	12
Corners	8	4
Total Passes	527	347
Yellow Cards	1	1
Blocked Shots	10	2
Shots on Target	10	4
xG	3.48	1.52
Shots off Target	8	6
Possession	61%	39%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	447	267
Shots Inside Box	18	8
Saves	2	7
Shots Outside Box	10	4

Key Match Notes

▸ The early double strike from D. Undav and Ermedin Demirović within seven minutes set a quick pace and gave VfB Stuttgart an immediate advantage.
▸ A. Gigovic's goal in the 42nd minute and S. Lauper’s equalizer at 57th brought BSC Young Boys level, turning the momentum in their favor temporarily.
▸ C. Andres' injury-time goal secured victory for Stuttgart, shifting momentum back to them and cementing their win.