Match summary

Celtic Glasgow - VfB Stuttgart : 1-4 Stuttgart struck first after 15 minutes through Bilal El Khannouss, but Celtic responded quickly as Benjamin Nygren levelled at 21’. El Khannouss restored the visitors’ lead with a 28th-minute header to make it 1-2 before the break. After halftime, Stuttgart pulled clear with Jamie Leweling’s finish on 57’, and Tiago Tomas sealed the result in stoppage time (90+2’) after a sharp move. Celtic edged possession 51-49, but Stuttgart carried the greater threat, outshooting the hosts 16-12 with 7 efforts on target.

Player of the match

Key player : Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart) : Struck first to put Stuttgart 0-1 ahead in the 15th minute, setting the tone for the away side’s attacking night. Then delivered the match-winning blow with his 28th-minute header for 1-2 after Celtic had equalized. With two goals, he directly swung the game back in Stuttgart’s favor and laid the platform for the eventual 1-4 win.

Conclusion

Stuttgart’s clinical edge in both boxes outweighed Celtic’s slight control of the ball, and El Khannouss’ double proved decisive in turning a brief setback into a comfortable away victory.