Fenerbahce edged past VfB Stuttgart 1-0 in a tightly contested UEFA Europa League group stage fixture on October 24, 2025. The Turkish giants claimed a crucial victory at their Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, with a single goal separating the sides in a match of few clear-cut opportunities. The only goal of the game arrived just after the hour mark, when Fenerbahce's striker finished clinically from inside the box following a defensive lapse. Stuttgart pressed for an equalizer in the latter stages but found the home defense and goalkeeper in resilient form, denying several late attempts. The three points were vital for Fenerbahce's hopes of topping the group, while Stuttgart was left to rue missed chances. The Fenerbahce manager praised his team's fighting spirit, while the Stuttgart coach pointed to a lack of precision in the final third as the reason for the defeat.