VfB Stuttgart under pressure: Europa League crisis after 0-0 draw against Feyenoord

VfB Stuttgart under pressure: Europa League crisis after 0-0 draw against Feyenoord

When VfB Stuttgart took the pitch against Feyenoord Rotterdam on the evening of November 6th, 2025, no one suspected that this game could represent a decisive turning point for the Swabians. The game at the MHP Arena starts at 8:54 p.m. and both teams go into the game under pressure to finally collect more points in the Europa League after each got off to a rocky start. Feyenoord arrives with personnel difficulties, but the ambition to act offensively and aggressively under coach Robin van Persie remains unbroken. Captain Steijn has to miss out due to injury, but Larin takes his place and tries to liven up the offense.

Stuttgart, on the other hand, only scored two goals in the group stage and only against Celta Vigo. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß's team has recently taken two steps in the right direction in the Bundesliga, but the victory that is crucial for their self-confidence is missing in the Europa League. Therefore there is a lot of tension before the match.

Exciting but goalless duel

The game is exciting, but offers no goals. Nübel, who was recently noticed in the Bundesliga with a serious mistake against RB Leipzig, did a good job in the 0-0 draw. Once again he proves his class, prevents dangerous situations and thereby gives the defense stability. Stuttgart's system, which relies on a 4-2-3-1, is uncompromising against Feyenoord's 4-3-3 attacks.

Although there were some dangerous scenes in the first half - free kicks and attacks on both sides - the hoped-for goal did not materialize. The Swabians are active in their offensive actions, Tiago Tomás and Hadj Moussa in particular are playing well, but in the end they lack a goal-oriented finish. The referee Horatiu Fesnic shows a few yellow cards during the game, and it will be exciting to see whether the teams find their rhythm as the game progresses.

Review of the last games

VfB Stuttgart recently suffered a telling defeat against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. This was not unfounded, even if the team performed strongly between the 5th and 30th minutes. An own goal from Jeff Chabot and another goal from Diomande finally put Leipzig on the road to victory, although Stuttgart showed more possession of the ball and good combinations in this encounter. Ermedin Demirovic is out injured and his absence is noticeable for the offense. However, coach Hoeneß remains optimistic and sees progress in the team, while sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth and player Angelo Stiller criticize Leipzig's defensive work and counterattack strength.

Looking at the upcoming games, it becomes clear that the pressure on Stuttgart is increasing. They urgently need a win in the Europa League to maintain their chances of reaching the round of 16. Both Stuttgart and Feyenoord are looking for success and must further optimize their innovations in the playing line-up in the coming months. Nevertheless, Hoeneß's team shows that even in difficult times, good team spirit and the pursuit of improvement are top priority.

Away from the pitch, the question remains: Can Stuttgart carry the necessary momentum from the league into the Europa League? The coming weeks will show whether the team can live up to expectations and delight the fans with great performances again. Focus reports on the challenges the team faces during Kicker followed the development of the game closely. Also on Yahoo Sports The encounter remains an exciting topic that keeps the fans on the edge of their seats.