Stuttgart chase another 3-1 triumph as they face Slovan in Champions League

Under the bright lights of the Tehelné pole, the roar of travelling fans mixes with the hum of streaming servers as VfB Stuttgart prepare to meet Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. The match, the seventh fixture of the 2024/25 season, pits the Schwaben against one of the competition’s biggest outsiders.

Broadcast and audio options

In Germany the encounter will be shown exclusively on the streaming service, which will carry the full ninety minutes live. No free‑to‑air television coverage is planned, but supporters can still follow a free audio full‑match report via VfB Radio or the Sportschau stream on the ARD Audiothek.

Recent form and past meetings

Stuttgart’s return to the Champions League began with a comfortable 3‑1 victory over Norwegian side Viking Stavanger, a result highlighted in Alex Grimm’s Getty Images photo. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß now faces a “manageable” opponent, recalling that Slovan suffered a 1‑6 drubbing by Paris Saint‑Germain on their opening matchday.

Less than two years after their last encounter, Stuttgart again beat Slovan 3‑1 in Bratislava, a win that still fuels hopes among the VfB faithful despite missing the competition’s playoffs later that season.

Looking ahead, the Schwaben will travel to Bratislava before a demanding winter‑break schedule that includes trips to Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan, before finishing the group stage with matches against FC Brugge and PSV Eindhoven.

For fans without a subscription, the club’s own radio service offers a complete live audio stream, while the ARD Audiothek provides an alternative free‑to‑listen option throughout the match.

The clash represents a classic underdog narrative: Slovan Bratislava, like Viking Stavanger, is counted among the tournament’s most surprising participants, while Stuttgart aim to repeat the decisive 3‑1 scoreline that marked their earlier success.

As the teams line up, the atmosphere in Bratislava promises a blend of historic rivalry and fresh ambition, with the Schwaben hoping to add another clean victory to their European résumé.