Overview
- Stuttgart opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Jamie Leweling drilled home after sustained first-half pressure and a turnover in Atlético's build-up.
- Diego Simeone made a half-time change by bringing on Ademola Lookman, whose low cross two minutes into the second half was swept in by Julian Álvarez for his first goal of the season.
- Morten Hjulmand was shown a straight red card in the 64th minute for a high challenge on Angelo Stiller, reducing Atlético to ten men for the final period of the match.
- Atlético shifted into a compact, central defensive shape and defended deep to hold on despite Stuttgart finishing with more possession, 17 shots and nine corners.
- The result leaves Stuttgart unbeaten with seven points from three group games and moves Atlético to four points as both teams turn their attention to upcoming Champions League fixtures.