STUTTGART, Germany (Dec. 11, 2025) (Interstat) — VfB Stuttgart opened its Europa League campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over MH Maccabi Tel Aviv at MHPArena on Thursday.

The German side, heavily favored with a nearly 80% win probability, exceeded its projected three-goal margin. Stuttgart built a 2-0 halftime lead with first-half goals from Lorenz Assignon in the 24th minute and Tiago Tomás in the 37th.

Maccabi’s Roy Revivo, a substitute, provided a brief response in the 52nd minute. Stuttgart defender Josha Vagnoman sealed the comprehensive win with a goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time. The match featured four yellow cards, two for each side.

The result gives Stuttgart a winning start in European play this season, while Maccabi Tel Aviv begins with a defeat.