VfB Stuttgart won the high-risk game against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League and took an important step towards direct entry into the round of 16. The DFB Cup winner won the game against the Israeli club, which was accompanied by massive security precautions, 4-1 (2-0).
Lorenz Assignon (24th minute) and Tiago Tomás (37th) laid the foundation for the third international victory in a row in the first half. Shortly after the substitution, Maximilian Mittelstädt scored a hand penalty (50′).
The fact that goalkeeper Alexander Nübel didn’t look good when Roy Revivo conceded a goal (52′) didn’t change the Bundesliga club’s clear success. Josha Vagnoman scored in stoppage time to make it 4-1 (90+4).
Because of the Middle East conflict and fears of anti-Semitic riots, security measures in Stuttgart were significantly tighter than usual. The police presence was massive. According to the police, the run-up to the game remained relatively uneventful and the stadium also remained quiet.
