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VfB Stuttgart 3-2 FC Augsburg Player Ratings Deniz Undav (8.3); Bilal El Khannous (7.1); Angelo Stiller (7.4); | Dimitris Giannoulis (7.5); Han-Noah Massengo (7.2); Fabian Rieder (7.5)
Stuttgart showed resilience at the MHPArena on 9 November 2025, overturning an early setback to beat Augsburg 3-2 in Bundesliga - Round 10.
Augsburg struck first inside eight minutes through Fabian Rieder, capitalising on a rebound and catching the home side off guard.
Stuttgart responded just ten minutes later when a penalty awarded after a foul on Dan‑Axel Zagadou was calmly converted by Maximilian Mittelstädt.
Augsburg regained the lead before halftime via a composed strike from Han‑Noah Massengo, putting Stuttgart’s defence under real pressure.
Yet the hosts refused to fold. It was Deniz Undav who turned the tide, bagging a brace, the decisive second goal arriving around the 80-minute mark to seal the victory.
Stuttgart’s ability to respond after falling behind twice speaks to their character and home advantage, while Augsburg’s early bright moments faded as the match progressed.
Though the visitors showed a good game, they conceded momentum and allowed undisciplined moments to seep in.
Alexander Nübel (6.8)
Didn’t enjoy a quiet evening. Beaten twice, yes, but he stood tall when things got shaky. His quick reactions late in the game, especially that diving save from Rieder’s curling effort, helped Stuttgart keep their grip on the match.
Lorenz Assignon (5.9)
Had a tough one. Augsburg kept him pinned back and his duels mostly went the wrong way. There was effort, but not much control, one of those nights where nothing quite clicked.
Finn Jeltsch (7.3)
Calm, tidy, and reliable. Jeltsch played like someone far older than his years. He kept the ball moving and stayed focused when others lost shape.
Dan-Axel Zagadou (8.2)
A warrior’s display. Threw himself into tackles, won headers, and barked orders like a true leader. Augsburg found no joy through the middle with him around. A performance that deserved applause.
Maximilian Mittelstädt (7.8)
Ice-cool from the spot to bring Stuttgart level. Beyond the goal, he worked both ends brilliantly, blocking crosses, making runs.
Atakan Karazor (5.9)
Didn’t really settle into the rhythm. Looked a step behind play and gave the ball away a few times. Not disastrous, but far from his best.
Angelo Stiller (7.4)
The link that held everything together. His passing gave Stuttgart balance, and his assist was the reward for his persistence.
Bilal El Khannous (7.1)
Showed flashes of creativity. His neat through balls opened space for Undav and Mittelstädt, and he left with an assist to his name, proof that his influence mattered.
Badredine Bouanani (6.1)
Ran hard but never found his spark. Tried to beat players, but lost possession too often.
Jamie Leweling (6.2)
Pressed aggressively and offered movement, but his decision-making let him down in attacking transitions.
Deniz Undav (8.3)
Pure striker’s instinct. Two goals, constant movement, and ice in his veins. When Stuttgart needed a hero, he stepped up again.
José María Andrés Baixauli: Only had seconds on the pitch after coming in late.
Tiago Tomás (6.5): Came in with a burst of energy when Stuttgart needed fresh legs up front. He made clever runs behind Augsburg’s backline and even created a big chance that he couldn’t quite finish. Missed one clear opportunity.
Chris Führich (6.7): Didn’t play long, but his cameo was lively. One sharp pass nearly led to a fourth goal late on, exactly the kind of impact you want from a sub.
Nikolas Nartey (7.2): Very composed in the short time he had. Every pass was clean, every touch calm. He even tested the keeper once with a low shot from distance.
Josha Vagnoman: Came on deep into stoppage time to help see out the game. Not enough time to influence things.
Finn Dahmen (6.1)
A rough evening between the posts. Made a few key saves early on but couldn’t do much about the goals he conceded. His distribution was shaky, several misplaced long balls invited pressure instead of easing it.
Noahkai Banks (6.7)
Looked composed in his 62 minutes. Defended with maturity, won every ground duel, and tried to push forward when possible. His early substitution felt tactical rather than performance-based.
Chrislain Matsima (6.7)
A decent outing for the young defender. He handled Undav’s movement fairly well but was occasionally pulled out of position when Stuttgart flooded the box. His six clearances show how busy he was.
Keven Schlotterbeck (6.2)
Worked hard but looked uncertain under pressure. Some heavy touches and mistimed passes nearly cost Augsburg. His duels were solid, yet he needed to be sharper in build-up play.
Dimitris Giannoulis (7.5)
Probably Augsburg’s best outfield player. He never stopped running and kept pushing up the left flank. Four chances created and constant overlaps made him a real outlet going forward.
Robin Fellhauer (6.6)
Battled in midfield, won duels, and covered a lot of ground. He brought physicality but lacked precision on the ball, with several cheap turnovers that broke momentum.
Han-Noah Massengo (7.2)
Energetic, intelligent, and direct. Scored one of Augsburg’s two goals with a clean finish and kept the midfield ticking. His work rate was outstanding.
Elvis Rexhbecaj (6.4)
Played deeper than usual and did the dirty work in midfield. Nothing spectacular, but he helped shield the defence. Faded late on before being subbed.
Alexis Claude Maurice (6.6)
Had a lively first hour. Created the opening goal with a well-weighted assist and nearly scored himself. Once Stuttgart found their rhythm, his influence dropped.
Fabian Rieder (7.5)
Scored with a neat finish and remained a creative spark throughout. Every attack looked sharper when he had the ball. Could’ve had another if not for Nübel’s fingertip save.
Anton Kade (7.0)
Full of running and energy. Two shots on target and smart positioning gave Augsburg hope, but he just couldn’t find the finishing touch.
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (6.7) — Solid defensively after coming on.
Samuel Essende (6.5) — Tried to make things happen but didn’t get the right service. Had one big chance late on that flew wide.
Elias Saad (6.8) — Impressive in his short cameo. Sharp movement, one decent shot on target, and confident passing.
Marius Wolf (6.5) and Mert Kömür (6.5) — Both came in very late, but Kömür’s quick feet and key pass in added time showed promise.