Stuttgart secured their first win of the Champions League league phase with a dramatic stoppage-time goal to shock 10-man Juventus, ending the Italian side’s perfect start in the competition. Substitute El Bilal Toure’s late strike sealed a 1-0 victory, sending the German club’s fans into raptures at the final whistle.
Despite Juventus being favorites heading into the match, Stuttgart dominated large parts of the game and were rewarded for their persistence in the dying moments. In the second minute of stoppage time, Toure latched onto a pass, executed a brilliant touch to evade his marker, and calmly finished past Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin.
The goal came after several missed opportunities and moments of frustration for both sides. Stuttgart’s resilience eventually paid off, while Juventus, who had been reduced to 10 men late in the second half, were unable to hold on.
Juventus, looking to extend their winning start to three consecutive victories, struggled to impose themselves throughout the match. Their troubles were compounded when Deniz Undav’s goal was controversially disallowed. The former Brighton forward was judged to have handled the ball in the build-up, a decision that sparked protests from the Juventus bench.
Further misfortune followed when Juventus were reduced to 10 men in the 85th minute. Defender Danilo caught Stuttgart’s Anthony Rouault with a high boot inside the box and was shown a second yellow card, resulting in a dismissal and a penalty for the home side. Stuttgart midfielder Enzo Millot stepped up to take the spot-kick, but Perin made an excellent save to his right, keeping Juventus’ hopes alive momentarily.
Just as it seemed Juventus might escape with a point, Stuttgart struck in stoppage time through Toure. The substitute’s composure under pressure delivered the crucial goal, securing all three points for the German team.
Stuttgart’s victory moves them up to four points from three matches, following a draw and a loss in their previous games. The late win gives the German side momentum as they prepare to face Atalanta on November 6 in what could be another pivotal fixture in their Champions League campaign.
For Juventus, the defeat was a bitter blow, ending their winning streak in the competition. The Italian giants, who had been aiming for a third straight victory, were undone by a combination of defensive errors and Stuttgart’s relentless pressure. Juventus will now look to regroup as they prepare to take on Lille on November 5.
Stuttgart’s dramatic late win serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the Champions League. For Juventus, the loss will be seen as an opportunity missed, especially after Perin’s heroic penalty save had seemed to keep them in the contest. However, with several games remaining in the league phase, both teams still have ample time to secure progression to the knockout stages.
