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VfB Stuttgart: Karazor on the bench – what’s behind that?
VfB Stuttgart starts the Europa League against Celta Vigo on September 25, 2025. Coach Hoeneß relies on new signing Chema.
VfB Stuttgart: Karazor on the bench – what’s behind that?
Today at 9:00 p.m. the MHP Arena in Stuttgart will be the scene of an exciting evening of football as VfB Stuttgart starts the UEFA Europa League against Celta Vigo. The club has not competed in European competition in consecutive seasons since 2012-2014, adding to the anticipation for the game. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß is expecting an intense duel that will certainly delight the fans.
The team has already competed against Celta Vigo once in preparation, and Hoeneß speaks clearly about the importance of this game. “We shouldn’t take the chance that our fans get for granted,” said the coach, who sees the support of the fans as crucial. Over 60,000 spectators are expected to loudly support their team.
Karazor on the bench
A central topic in the run-up to the game is the formation of the team. Atakan Karazor, the captain of VfB Stuttgart, has to sit on the bench at the start. This has raised questions among some experts, such as Max Kruse. The TV pundit expresses concerns that Karazor may not be happy with his demotion. “You wonder how he deals with this situation,” explains Kruse. However, Sebastian Hoeneß has emphasized that the decision to field Chema Andrès is not against Karazor, but is aimed at his current better form.
Thomas Hitzlsperger, the Sky expert, makes it clear how important communication between coach and player is in such moments. “Karazor could soon realize that he is no longer playing,” said Hitzlsperger. In this context, Lothar Matthäus highlighted the breadth of the VfB squad and praised the coach's trust in the other players.
Home games in the Europa League
Stuttgart's Europa League campaign is not only the start of a new competition, but also the highlight of a successful last season in which VfB won the DFB Cup. Coach Hoeneß, who has been in office since 2023, also experienced the Champions League last season and knows what it means to play in international competition.
The league phase of the UEFA Europa League starts today and features a total of 36 teams competing in eight games against various opponents. VfB Stuttgart will play its games in the MHPArena, where spectators can expect an exciting atmosphere.
| Matchday | Date | opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | September 25, 2025 | Celta Vigo | Home |
| 2. | October 2, 2025 | FC Basel | Away |
| 3. | October 23, 2025 | Fenerbahçe | Away |
| 4. | November 6, 2025 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | Home |
| 5. | November 27, 2025 | Go Ahead Eagles Deventer | Away |
| 6. | December 11, 2025 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Home |
| 7. | January 22, 2026 | AS Rome | Away |
| 8. | January 29, 2026 | Young Boys Bern | Home |
In summary: VfB Stuttgart is facing an exciting time in the Europa League. The start against Celta Vigo is just the beginning of a long and hopefully successful journey. The fans are ready and the team is motivated. Now it's time to go full throttle and conquer the international stage! Further details on this topic can be found in the articles from Sport1, Yahoo Sports and tz.de.