Real Madrid vs. VfB Stuttgart: A Clash of Titans
Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League champions, are set to kick off their title defense against Bundesliga runners-up VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday evening. The Spanish giants, bolstered by the addition of Kylian Mbappe, are eager to add another European crown to their already impressive trophy cabinet.
Stuttgart, on the other hand, are making their return to the Champions League after a decade-long absence. The German side, under the guidance of Sebastian Hoeness, have shown significant improvement in recent seasons and will be looking to make a statement against one of Europe’s elite clubs.
Team News
- Real Madrid: The Spanish giants will be without a few key players due to injuries, including Brahim Diaz and Dani Ceballos. However, Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni are close to returning and could feature in the match.
- VfB Stuttgart: The German side is expected to field a strong lineup, with Nubel in goal and a mix of experienced and young players in their starting XI.
Predicted Lineups:
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Guler, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.
- VfB Stuttgart: Nubel; Vagnoman, Chase, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Rieder; Demirovic, Undav.
