The first Champions League home game in 14 years ends just like the last one, with a 1–1 draw. However, VfB Stuttgart had much more in it against Sparta Prague than they did against Barcelona. But to beat the defensively strong visitors, an above-average performance would have been required.
Wolfsburg is forgotten, tonight we move straight on: For the first time in over 14 years, the Champions League anthem will resound again at Neckarstadion.
Sparta Praha will be Stuttgart’s first opponent in a Champions League home game after fourteen years. Jan of the Derby Podcast tells us all about the Czech double winners.
