Bilal El Khannouss: VfB Stuttgart began their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Spain's Celta Vigo.
The visitors nearly struck early when a misplaced pass from goalkeeper Alexander Nubel gifted Iago Aspas a chance, but the striker volleyed over an empty net in the third minute. Stuttgart then took control, with Chema Andres forcing a save from Ionut Radu and Jamie Leweling missing the rebound, while Lorenz Assignon also tested the keeper from distance.
The breakthrough came shortly after the restart, when a long clearance from Nubel sent Badredine Bouanani clear to chip over the advancing Radu for his first goal in Stuttgart colors.
Stuttgart doubled the lead midway through the half as Bilal El Khannouss finished from the edge of the box after combining with Angelo Stiller from a short corner routine.
The breakthrough came shortly after the restart, when a long clearance from Nubel sent Badredine Bouanani clear to chip over the advancing Radu for his first goal in Stuttgart colors.
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The hosts held firm to take three points from their opening group game.