Key Takeaways:
- Stuttgart claimed their third consecutive main stage Europa League victory with a 4-1 home win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 6th round
- The German side have climbed to 12 points, positioning themselves well to reach the top 8 and avoid the playoffs
- Maccabi suffered a fifth successive defeat and, with just one point, cannot progress to the top 24
Match Overview
Stuttgart delivered a commanding 4-1 performance against Maccabi Tel Aviv, registering their third win on the bounce in the main phase of the Europa League. The fixture, held under heightened security, saw the Germans all but seal the result before half-time with four different goalscorers making their mark for the hosts.
⏹️ Full time. A professional performance from the lads secures the win and propels VfB up the @EuropaLeague standings! ⚪️🔴#VfB | #StuttgartInternational | #UEL | #VfBMTA | 4-1 pic.twitter.com/kdICjrONPe
— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) December 11, 2025
First Half: Swabians Take Control
The German side were quick to assert their dominance during the opening 45 minutes. Stuttgart broke the deadlock in the 25th minute after Maximilian Mittelstädt provided an accurate cross from the left, which Lorenz Assignon expertly volleyed home. The lead was doubled twelve minutes later: a slick attacking move culminated in Deniz Undav setting up Tiago Tomás with an open goal, ensuring a 2-0 advantage before the interval.
Second Half: Stuttgart Seal Progression
Just five minutes after play resumed, Stuttgart extended their lead through a penalty. Mittelstädt, having won the spot kick, confidently struck from twelve yards in the 50th minute to bring the score to 3-0. Maccabi responded instantaneously, as Roy Revivo capitalised on an error from Alexander Nübel to reduce the deficit to 3-1 in the 52nd minute. Despite this fleeting resurgence, the Israelis failed to spark a turnaround. In stoppage time, substitute Josha Vagnoman rounded off proceedings with a header, ensuring a comprehensive 4-1 result in favour of Stuttgart.
| Team | Goals | Goalscorers | Current Points | Consecutive Wins/Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | 4 | Lorenz Assignon 24′, Tiago Tomás 37′, Maximilian Mittelstädt 50′(pen.), Josha Vagnoman 90’+4 | 12 | 3 wins |
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | 1 | Roy Revivo 52′ | 1 | 5 losses |
Implications for Group Progression
This emphatic win propels Stuttgart closer to direct qualification for the top eight in the Europa League, strengthening their chances of bypassing the playoff rounds. Conversely, Maccabi’s fifth straight defeat leaves them rooted to one point, ending their hopes of advancing even to the top 24 in the competition.
