VfB Stuttgart Secures Convincing 4-1 Europa League Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv

VfB Stuttgart delivered a commanding performance to beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-1 in their Europa League group stage match on December 11, 2025, strengthening their position in the tournament. Goals for Stuttgart came from Lorenz Assignon (24'), Tiago Tomas (37'), Maximilian Mittelstädt (60', penalty), and Josha Vagnoman (90'+4), while Roy Revivo netted the lone goal for Maccabi in the 52nd minute.

This victory elevated Stuttgart to 12 points in the group, putting them well on track to advance to the knockout stages, whereas Maccabi remains at the bottom with just one point. Despite pre-match concerns over politically motivated violence linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, the game proceeded without incident amid tight security measures. Authorities maintained a heavy police presence, kept the Maccabi team hotel location secret, banned fan bags and flags in the stadium, and even closed parts of local airspace to prevent disturbances. These steps led some Ultras from both clubs to boycott the match in protest.

Stuttgart, who made six lineup changes following a heavy 0-5 defeat to Bayern Munich, dominated possession and created numerous chances. Assignon opened the scoring with a volley aided by Chris Führich’s assist. Mittelstädt’s successful penalty put Stuttgart 3-0 ahead before Revivo’s goal briefly threatened their control. However, Vagnoman sealed the emphatic win with a late strike.

Forward Deniz Undav expressed frustration post-match about the team’s drop in intensity after securing a 3-0 lead, calling for sustained focus. Stuttgart now prepares for a decisive January 22, 2026, clash against AS Roma that could confirm their berth in the round of 16.