The MHP Arena in Stuttgart will host the first-ever meeting between VfB Stuttgart and Atalanta as they prepare for Match Day 4 of the UEFA Champions League. Both teams are closely matched in the standings, with Stuttgart in 18th place on four points and Atalanta just above them in 17th with five points.
Stuttgart is making a return to the Champions League after a 14-year absence but faced a tough start, losing 3-1 to holders Real Madrid. They managed a 1-1 draw with Sparta Prague before securing their first win with a stoppage-time goal against Juventus.
Atalanta has had a mixed campaign, remaining unbeaten in their three matches but only managing one win. Their results include a 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, flanked by two goalless draws against Arsenal and Celtic.
As both teams look to improve their standing, this match promises to be a pivotal encounter in their Champions League campaigns.