Real Madrid CF Loses 2-0 to VfB Stuttgart in UEFA Champions League

Stuttgart Surprises Real Madrid in Home Defeat

VfB Stuttgart pulled off a stunning 2-0 upset over Real Madrid CF in a UEFA Champions League group stage match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday. Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirović scored second-half goals to secure the victory for the German club, while Antonio Rüdiger was sent off late for Real Madrid.

Match Highlights

Both teams began the match aggressively, but neither side could find the back of the net in the opening 45 minutes. In the 55th minute, Undav broke the deadlock with a composed finish after being set up by Borna Sosa. Demirović doubled Stuttgart's lead just 10 minutes later, heading home a cross from Silas Wamangituka.

Real Madrid pushed for an equalizer in the remaining minutes, but Stuttgart goalkeeper Florian Müller made several impressive stops to deny the Spanish giants. In the 88th minute, Rüdiger was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Undav, leaving Real Madrid with 10 men.

Stuttgart held on for the final few minutes to secure a famous victory, while Real Madrid suffered its first defeat of the Champions League campaign. The result leaves Stuttgart atop Group E with 6 points, while Real Madrid is in third place with 3 points.