VfB Stuttgart host Atlético Madrid on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, in a key UEFA Champions League group stage match. Kickoff at the MHPArena is set for 21:00, with a victory securing direct passage to the round of 16 and bypassing the playoff round.
Sebastian Hoeneß's side heads into the European fixture on an upward trajectory. Their last five competitive matches have yielded three wins and two defeats, with the form reading WWLLW. Most recently, Stuttgart celebrated a commanding 5-0 home win over SpVgg Greuther Fürth on 1 October, featuring a brace from Deniz Undav. In the Bundesliga, the club currently sits 15th with three points from four games. Their next league fixture is away to SC Paderborn 07 on 10 October.
Atlético Madrid arrive following a 4-0 home win over Osasuna but have also suffered two defeats in their last five outings. Manager Diego Simeone highlighted his team's continental prowess. "Atlético Madrid's tactical and defensive discipline on the continental stage is well known," said the Argentine. The clubs' last meeting was a 1-1 friendly draw in 2018.
Tickets for supporters are available via the official VfB ticket shop. Standing tickets start at €18.50, while seated tickets range from €45 to €110. The away allocation for Atlético fans is priced between €45 and €70. The match will be broadcast live on free-to-air television from 20:45. A win would mark a significant European step for Stuttgart.
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