Overview
- Stuttgart took the lead through Jamie Leweling’s low finish in the 36th minute before Julian Álvarez levelled two minutes into the second half from Ademola Lookman’s cross.
- Atlético were reduced to ten men when Morten Hjulmand received a straight red for a high challenge on Angelo Stiller in the 64th minute and then reorganised to defend the result.
- Diego Simeone’s half-time change — bringing on Lookman — directly created the equaliser by stretching Stuttgart’s right side and delivering the low cross Álvarez converted.
- The draw, which took place Tuesday, leaves VfB Stuttgart unbeaten in the group on seven points and Atlético sitting on four points from three games.
- Álvarez’s goal ended a personal drought and was reported as his 50th for the club, Lee Kang-in remained an unused substitute, and both teams now turn to their next European fixtures.