Stuttgart see off RB Leipzig ahead of Europa League clash with Porto | OneFootball

Stuttgart, FC Porto’s opponent in the Europa League round of 16, defeated RB Leipzig 1-0 this Sunday in a match from the 26th round of the Bundesliga. The home team did not put on a dazzling display, but showed great competitiveness against a direct rival in the fight for European spots, capitalizing on a mistake by the opposing goalkeeper to score the winning goal.

The match began evenly, with Stuttgart gaining the upper hand especially after the 20th minute. The game remained highly intense and became more lively after the break, with minutes 54 and 55 reflecting this increase in excitement. First, Nübel prevented a Leipzig goal by deflecting a header onto the right post of his goal; then, Deniz Undav came close to scoring with a powerful long-range shot that Vandevoordt pushed out for a corner.

The only goal came in the 56th minute, scored by Deniz Undav. After a goal kick, the RB Leipzig goalkeeper handed the ball to Fürich, who quickly set up the striker for the 1-0. Until the end, with former Sporting player Tiago Tomás coming on for Stuttgart in the 69th minute and Conrad Harder entering for Leipzig in the 71st, it was the visitors who pressed hardest for an equalizer – with a header from Willi Orbán hitting the woodwork – while Stuttgart struggled to control the game, despite Undav creating danger in the last play. Leweling was substituted in the 81st minute due to physical complaints.

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