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Bundesliga: Stuttgart & Leipzig Clash for UCL Spot
14 Mar
Summary
- VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig are tied at 47 points in the Bundesliga.
- Both teams are vying for crucial Champions League qualification spots.
- Leipzig won the reverse fixture, but Stuttgart is strong at home.
VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig are locked in a tight battle for Champions League qualification, with both teams holding 47 points in the Bundesliga standings. With only nine games remaining in the season, their upcoming Sunday night fixture is of paramount importance.
Following their league phase exit last term, both clubs are eager to return to Europe's premier competition. Stuttgart, despite a recent Europa League setback at home against Porto, still harbors hopes of European success. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig has shown resilience, securing two consecutive 2-1 victories against midtable opponents, HSV and Augsburg, under coach Ole Werner.
Historically, Leipzig ended a four-game losing streak to Stuttgart in their reverse fixture, winning 3-1. However, Stuttgart boasts an impressive home record in this fixture, remaining unbeaten since 2022. Their recent home form in the Bundesliga is also strong, with their last defeat at home coming against Bayern Munich in early December.
Looking ahead, both teams appear to have full squads available. Xavier Schlager is fit for Leipzig, while Stuttgart's coach Sebastian Hoeneß has options to consider ahead of their European second leg.
