Here is a look at the Real Madrid CF vs VfB Stuttgart timeline- all the big moments from their UCL MD1 clash on 17 September, 2024. Stuttgart dominated the first 20 minutes, but Thibault Courtois had a great game in goal for Real Madrid and after weathering the initial storm, RMA scored thrice after the interval to run out 3-1 winners.
RMA starting lineup and subs used v Stuttgart 2024
Courtois, Vazquez (Eder Militao 46′), Carvajal, Rudiger, F.Mendy (Fran Garcia 75′), Tchouameni (Modric 70′), Valverde, Bellingham (Endrick 80′), Rodrygo (Arda Guler 75′), Vini Jr, Mbappe
VfB Stuttgart starting XI and substitutes used vs Real Madrid UCL Week 1
Nubel, Vagnoman (Chase 63′), Rouault (Zagadou 89′), Chabot, Mittelstadt, Leweling, Stiller, Karazor, Millot (Demirovic 75′), Fuhrich (Rieder 63′), Undav (El Bilal Toure 75′)
2nd minute First shot of game, and it’s Leweling from a tight angle, but saved by Courtois
8th minute Lucas Vazquez mistake & a good chance for Millot, but he shoots wide
10th minute Leweling with a stunning shot from outside the box, but Courtois saves
16th minute– Lovely interplay from Stuttgart sees big chance for Angelo Stiller, but saved by Courtois again
39th minute Another Vazquez mistake but Stuttgart can’t take advantage
Half time: Real Madrid 0 VfB Stuttgart 0
46th minute– Stuttgart fail to deal with long pass and goal Mbappe (assist Rodrygo) RMA 1-0 STU
59th minute– Vini Jr hits the bar
67th minute– Header goal Undav (assist Lewling) RMA 1-1 STU
83rd minute– Header goal Rudiger from corner (assist Modric) RMA 2-1 STU
90+5′ minute Endrick scores his first CL goal on counter attack (assist Carvajal) RMA 3-1 STU
Full time: Real Madrid 3-1 VfB Stuttgart
Diario AS Spanish newspaper player ratings Real Madrid vs VfB Stuttgart 3-1
Courtois excellent (3 stars), Vazquez bad (no rating at all)
