In their second home Champions League game against Atalanta, the unbeaten streak at Neckarstadion comes to an end. The team actually does a lot right and makes only a few mistakes—but these mistakes are all the more costly.
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All about the next game: Atalanta at home
With Atalanta BC coming to the Neckarstadion tonight, we’re likely facing one of the toughest opponents in the Champions League group stage. At the same time, VfB has stabilized and is well-staffed — yet a more active performance than on Friday in Leverkusen will be necessary to keep the home record intact.
All about the next opponent: Interview with Bergamo fan Cettina
After facing the first Europa League finalist, VfB Stuttgart now meets Europa League finalist No. 2. On the fourth matchday of the Champions League, Atalanta BC is coming to visit. Atalanta fan Cettina gives us insight into what’s going on with “La Dea.
Through the storm
For the first time this Bundesliga season, VfB manages a clean sheet—against none other than the double title-winner from Leverkusen. Unlike in Munich, however, the team doesn’t buckle under the opponent’s offensive pressure after the break.
All about the next opponent: interview with Leverkusen expert Sebastian Bergmann
Even the German champion from Leverkusen isn’t quite hitting the same level as last season. Ahead of the fourth match-up with VfB this year, we spoke with Bayer expert Sebastian Bergmann from the Rheinische Post.
All about the next game: Leverkusen away
This year, VfB is traveling to Leverkusen’s BayArena for the fourth time. Can VfB secure their first win there this year, or will Leverkusen strike back at the last minute once again?
The change game
Once again, against Kaiserslautern, VfB advances in the cup with their second-string lineup. However, a referee misplacement and the team’s own carelessness made the game unnecessarily exciting.
All about the next opponent: Interview with Kaiserslautern expert Florian Reis
One week after their game against the Italian record champions, VfB hosts second-division team Kaiserslautern this evening for the second round of the cup at the Neckarstadion. We spoke with FCK expert and journalist Florian Reis about the current situation at Kaiserslautern.
All about the next game: Kaiserslautern at home in the cup
The second consecutive midweek match is upon us, and it’s time for a friendly showdown against last year’s cup finalist, 1.FC Kaiserslautern. VfB enters the cup match with fresh confidence but also a few injury concerns.
A skillful, mandatory victory
The VfB finishes off the intense week with a 2–1 win against newly promoted Holstein Kiel, marking a return to winning ways in the Bundesliga after two draws and a loss. The final score is closer than the game itself suggested.