Juventus Secures Crucial Victory Over VfB Stuttgart in UEFA Champions League

Juventus FC continued their strong start in the UEFA Champions League with a victory over VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The match, held at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin, saw Juventus extend their winning streak in the competition.

Thiago Motta‘s Juventus side, known for their defensive resilience under the new manager, put in a controlled and efficient performance. Despite several key injuries, including those to Michele Di Gregorio, Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, and Gleison Bremer, Juventus managed to secure the win. Mattia Perin replaced the suspended Di Gregorio in goal, while Douglas Luiz, Kenan Yildiz, and Francisco Conceicao supported Dusan Vlahovic in the attack.

VfB Stuttgart, who have been struggling with defensive issues and a long list of injuries, including Chris Fuhrich, Dan-Axel Zagadou, and Nikolas Nartey, were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. Stuttgart’s recent 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga highlighted their defensive frailties, which Juventus exploited effectively.

The match saw Juventus dominate possession and create several scoring chances, with Vlahovic and his teammates showcasing their skill and movement. The victory marks Juventus’s third straight win in the Champions League, following their wins over PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig in the previous matchdays.

Coach Sebastian Hoeness‘s Stuttgart side, despite some promising moments, were ultimately outfoxed by the Serie A team. The loss adds to Stuttgart’s challenges in the Champions League, where they have claimed just one point from their first two matches.