Match Details
Match: Stuttgart vs Viking
Competition: Champions League
Venue: MHP Arena
Date: 9 September, 17:45
Referee: Nenad Minaković
Stuttgart vs Viking Highlights
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Match Report
Stuttgart kicked off their UEFA Champions League league phase campaign with a decisive 3–1 victory over Viking a Norwegian side making their debut in the competition at the MHPArena.
The visitors briefly stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the 22nd minute, thereby scoring their first-ever goal in the Champions League proper. However, VfB Stuttgart responded with a highly attacking performance spearheaded by Ermedin Demirović; he netted a spectacular hat-trick in the space of just 12 minutes before halftime, completely turning the match around. In the second half, Sebastian Hoeneß’s men masterfully controlled the tempo and confidently secured the three points.
Result
VStuttgart defeated Viking FK 3–1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Goals
22′ Lars-Jørgen Salvesen (Viking), 29′ Ermedin Demirović (Stuttgart), 35′ Ermedin Demirović (Stuttgart), 41′ Ermedin Demirović (Stuttgart) .
Key Match Factors
Demirović’s First-Half Blitz: Bosnian striker Ermedin Demirović dominated the opening 45 minutes, striking three times in just 12 minutes to kill off Viking’s early momentum.
Midfield Control: Angelo Stiller and Deniz Undav controlled possession for Stuttgart, allowing the hosts to rack up 62% possession and limit Viking’s chances after their initial goal.
Viking’s European Debut: Making their inaugural appearance in the Champions League proper, Viking showed early threat on counter-attacks before Stuttgart’s quality took control of the match.
