Overview

• Stuttgart outplayed Celta in their Europa League debut, limiting them to a single shot on target—the goal by Borja Iglesias.
• Giráldez credited the Bundesliga runners-up and admitted he was outcoached, calling for greater rhythm and physical demand in daily work.
• The coach pivoted preparation to Sunday’s visit to Elche, with only one full training day and a plan to reassert their game idea.
• Celta travel light in the wide areas: Carreira and Ristić are injured, Starfelt has a right-ankle sprain, Rueda still has issues, and Franco Cervi returns to the squad as cover.
• With Iglesias carrying the scoring load, Giráldez pressed for more goals and chance creation from the rest of the attack and for steadier performances.